Board Certified Behavior Analyst

• Pay: Up to $105,000.00 per year
• Job description:
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Location: Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid
• Compensation: $85,000–$100,000 DOE + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• About the Opportunity
• Join a therapist-owned, clinician-led multidisciplinary pediatric practice that has proudly served families throughout the northwest Chicago suburbs for more than 15 years. Unlike many organizations in today's ABA landscape, this practice is independently owned—not private equity backed—allowing leadership to focus on ethical clinical care, therapist support, and exceptional patient outcomes rather than productivity metrics.
• The multidisciplinary team includes more than 100 professionals across:
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Occupational Therapy (OT)
• Physical Therapy (PT)
• Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
• Mental Health Services
• Feeding Therapy
• Therapeutic Preschool
• Transition Programs

Children thrive when clinicians work together, communicate openly, and place each child's unique needs at the center of every treatment decision.

Why Join This Team?

• This is more than another BCBA position.
• You'll join a practice that believes outstanding clinicians deserve outstanding support.
• What Sets This Opportunity Apart
• Therapist-owned organization
• No private equity ownership
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Competitive salary up to $100,000
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Small, manageable caseloads
• Low billable expectations
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Ethical, child-centered ABA model
• Strong administrative support
• Modern pediatric therapy facility
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Leadership that genuinely values clinician feedback

• Position Overview
• We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based ABA services.
• This role is ideal for someone who believes the best outcomes happen through teamwork, collaboration, and child-led treatment, rather than rigid compliance-based approaches.
• You'll work closely with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Mental Health providers, Registered Behavior Technicians, and families to develop individualized treatment plans that promote meaningful, functional progress.

• Key Responsibilities
• Conduct behavioral and functional assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based ABA practices.
• Design meaningful skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).
• Monitor client progress through ongoing data analysis.
• Modify treatment plans based on clinical outcomes.
• Provide caregiver education and parent coaching.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Participate in clinical meetings and professional development.
• Maintain ethical clinical practice in accordance with BACB standards.

• Required Qualifications
• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a BCBA.
• Strong knowledge of Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and evidence-based ABA practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Clinical & Cultural Must-Haves

The ideal BCBA will:

• Thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, working closely with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Mental Health providers, RBTs, physicians, educators, and families.
• Believe that team-based care leads to the best clinical outcomes.
• Practice compassionate, child-led, assent-based ABA that prioritizes each child's unique needs and dignity.
• Utilize modern, evidence-based ABA practices and move away from outdated, compliance-focused or "old-school" ABA methodologies.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships with children and caregivers.
• Demonstrate empathy, flexibility, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
• Be passionate about helping children succeed in natural environments.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate
• Collaborative
• Ethical
• Child-centered
• Team-oriented
• Adaptable
• Organized
• Growth-minded
• An excellent communicator
• Passionate about pediatric ABA
• Excited to mentor and develop RBTs
• Interested in long-term career growth

Professional Development

• This organization is committed to helping clinicians grow by offering:
• BCBA mentorship
• Clinical leadership support
• Continuing education assistance
• Paid professional development
• Interdisciplinary case collaboration
• Practicum supervision opportunities
• Quarterly clinical meetings
• Leadership development pathways

Benefits

• $80,000–$100,000 DOE
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Hybrid Schedule
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Professional Development Days
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Why This Opportunity?

• If you're looking for a BCBA role where you can focus on quality over quantity, collaborate with an exceptional multidisciplinary team, and practice modern, compassionate, child-led ABA in an organization that truly values its clinicians, this is an outstanding opportunity to build a long-term career.
• Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently Board Certified as a BCBA, and is your certification active and in good standing?
• Do you have experience working with early intervention (ages 18 months–8 years) and supervising RBTs?
• If everything aligns, how soon would you be available to start?
• Are you comfortable completing approximately 20–25 billable hours per week in the field?
• Do you have reliable transportation for reimbursed local travel?
• Are you comfortable working in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment alongside Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Mental Health providers, and Registered Behavior Technicians? Please describe your experience.
• This is a hybrid position based in Buffalo Grove, IL. Are you able to reliably commute to the clinic while working independently from home for indirect responsibilities?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buffalo Grove, IL