Behavior Therapist, Pediatric ABA - Clinic-Based

North Shore Pediatric Therapy•Naperville, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Gracent Pediatric Therapy is hiring entry-level Behavior Technicians for clinic-based ABA therapy in Naperville, Illinois. The role involves working one-on-one with autistic children ages 2–12, implementing therapy plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and providing consistent, supportive care during therapy sessions. Most of the workday is spent actively engaged with children. The organization practices assent-based, neuroaffirming care, following each child's lead, honoring boundaries, and building trust before skills. Behavior Technicians work alongside occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health professionals in an interdisciplinary environment. No prior clinical experience is required; training and support for Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification are provided. Both full-time and part-time schedules are available at the Naperville clinic. Full-time schedules start at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. Monday through Friday. Part-time schedules start at 3 p.m. and require Saturdays, with a minimum of 15 hours per week. Starting pay is $19 per hour, increasing to $22.50 per hour upon RBT certification, which is supported and paid for. Performance-based raises are offered every six months.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to actively engage with children, including sitting on the floor, walking, and lifting up to 45 pounds.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to remain calm and grounded when situations become difficult.
Ability to accept and use feedback without becoming defensive.
Real experience with children, such as babysitting, coaching, camps, classroom work, tutoring, or youth ministry, is sought.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in psychology, education, or a related field is preferred.
Interest in careers in ABA, behavioral health, child psychology, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology.

Responsibilities

Work one-on-one with autistic children ages 2–12.
Implement therapy plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Provide a consistent and supportive presence across therapy sessions.
Actively engage with children throughout the workday.
Follow each child's lead, honor their boundaries, and build trust as part of assent-based, neuroaffirming care.
Collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health professionals.

Benefits

Paid RBT training and certification support.
Performance-based raises every six months.
$500+ referral bonus when a referred candidate is hired.
Free in-house CEUs for all team members.
For full-time employees: 13 accrued PTO days, 7 paid holidays, and 2 personal days; 22+ paid days off in the first year as described in the posting.
For full-time employees: medical insurance, with Gracent covering an average of 75% of the premium.
For full-time employees: dental and vision insurance.
Telemedicine access.
For full-time employees: basic life, AD&D, hospital indemnity, and disability insurance.
For full-time employees: five tax-free spending accounts, including FSA, HSA, and dependent care accounts.
For full-time employees: 401(k) with a 4% company match.
For employees pursuing a master's or PhD in a clinical field: scholarships of $1,000+.
BCBA supervision hours and test preparation support for graduate students.
Clear career growth tracks, including BT to RBT to Lead RBT and an RBT-to-BCBA pathway.
For part-time employees: Employee Assistance Program with free counseling for employees and dependents.
For part-time employees: performance reviews and raises every six months.