BCBA Apprentice / BCBA in training

North Shore Pediatric Therapy•Chicago, IL

About The Position

North Shore Pediatric Therapy is hiring a BCBA in training in Chicago, Illinois. The employee works as a Registered Behavior Technician while assisting the Clinical Director and BCBA/Clinic Director team with unrestricted supervision activities for a caseload of clients. The role also requires maintaining a Behavior Therapist role for approximately half of working hours and leading BT/RBT onboarding and ongoing training classes. The position offers training and support toward BCBA certification, including weekly supervision, opportunities to practice intakes and discharges, accrue unrestricted hours, and access study modules and a study group. The employee works in a multidisciplinary clinical environment alongside teams in ABA, Neuropsychology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Mental Health. Scheduling is flexible based on availability, with client needs that may include after-school, evening, and Saturday hours. The listed pay is $23 per hour. Benefits listed for full-time employees include paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid holidays. Other listed benefits include a 401(k) with company match and Calm app membership.

Requirements

Be enrolled in graduate-level ABA coursework and working toward BCBA certification; the posting also accepts candidates who have completed graduate-level ABA courses and are actively working toward certification.
Have at least one year of experience conducting ABA therapy with clients with autism.
Hold an active RBT certification with the BACB.
Have a background in teaching, assisting, counseling, or coaching.
Demonstrate patience and compassion, and be able to provide consistent, calm care and follow-up.
Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Have basic computer skills and be able to learn new technology quickly.
Meet the role’s physical demands, including regularly sitting, standing, bending, and walking, and lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds; sufficient visual and auditory ability for written and verbal communication is required.

Responsibilities

Work as a Registered Behavior Technician and provide ABA therapy to clients.
Assist the Clinical Director and BCBA/Clinic Director team with unrestricted supervision activities for a caseload of clients.
Maintain a Behavior Therapist role for approximately half of working hours.
Lead Behavior Therapist/Registered Behavior Technician onboarding and ongoing training classes.
Enter notes, assessments, and treatment summaries in the electronic medical system after each session.