Behavior Therapist, Pediatric ABA - Clinic-Based

North Shore Pediatric Therapy•Lincolnwood, IL

6d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

North Shore Pediatric Therapy is hiring entry-level Behavior Technicians for clinic-based, one-to-one ABA therapy with autistic children ages 2–12. Behavior Technicians implement therapy plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), providing consistent, supportive care from session to session. The role involves spending most of the workday engaged with children and being on your feet. The clinic 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; paid training, mentorship, and paid support for RBT certification are provided. Full-time schedules run Monday–Friday with an 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. start. Part-time schedules start at 3 p.m., require Saturdays, and provide at least 15 hours per week. Pay starts at $19 per hour and increases to $22.50 per hour upon RBT certification, typically within the first month. Performance-based raises are offered every six months. Growth opportunities include BT to RBT to Lead RBT, or an RBT-to-BCBA pathway with supervised hours and test-preparation support.

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.
Real experience with children, such as babysitting, coaching, camps, classroom work, tutoring, or youth ministry.
Ability to stay calm and grounded when situations become difficult.
Ability to accept feedback and use it constructively.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work one-to-one with autistic children ages 2–12.
Implement therapy plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Provide consistent, supportive care across therapy sessions.
Follow each child's lead, honor their boundaries, and build trust before working on skills.
Actively engage with children throughout most of the workday.

Benefits

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