BCBA Apprentice / BCBA in training

North Shore Pediatric Therapy • Chicago, IL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

North Shore Pediatric Therapy is hiring a BCBA Apprentice in Chicago, Illinois. The apprentice works as a Registered Behavior Technician while assisting the Clinical Director with unrestricted supervision activities for a caseload of clients. The Assistant Clinical Coordinator role also maintains a Behavior Therapist role for approximately half of the working hours and leads onboarding and ongoing training classes for Behavior Therapists and Registered Behavior Technicians.

The position offers training and support toward BCBA certification, including weekly supervision, opportunities to practice intakes and discharges, unrestricted hours, access to study modules, and a study group. The apprentice works within a multidisciplinary clinical environment alongside teams in Applied Behavior Analysis, 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.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in graduate-level ABA courses and actively working toward BCBA certification; completed graduate-level ABA courses are also noted as acceptable.
• Have at least 1 year of experience conducting ABA therapy with clients with Autism.
• Have an active RBT certification with the BACB.
• Have a background in teaching, assisting, counseling, or coaching.
• Demonstrate patience and compassion and provide consistent, calm care and follow-up.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Have basic computer skills and ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Meet the physical demands of regularly sitting, standing, bending, and walking, and lifting or moving up to 45 pounds; have visual and auditory ability adequate for written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Registered Behavior Technician and Behavior Therapist, for approximately half of working hours.
• Assist the BCBA/Clinical Director team with unrestricted supervision activities for a caseload of clients.
• Lead onboarding and ongoing training classes for Behavior Therapists and Registered Behavior Technicians.
• Provide ABA therapy to clients and complete session notes, assessments, and treatment summaries in the electronic medical system.
• Participate in training and certification support activities, including weekly supervision and practice with intakes and discharges.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and support for career progression and BCBA certification.
• Weekly supervision, practice with intakes and discharges, and opportunities to accrue unrestricted hours.
• Access to study modules and a BCBA exam study group.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Calm app membership.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Paid holidays for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level