Behavior Therapist, Pediatric ABA - Clinic-Based
About The Position
Gracent Pediatric Therapy is hiring entry-level Behavior Technicians for clinic-based pediatric ABA therapy in Naperville, Illinois. No prior clinical experience is required; training and mentorship are provided, along with paid RBT certification support. The role involves working one-to-one with autistic children ages 2–12, implementing therapy plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and providing consistent, supportive care across sessions. The organization practices assent-based, neuroaffirming care: therapists follow each child’s lead, respect their boundaries, and build trust while developing skills. Behavior Technicians work alongside occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health professionals in an interdisciplinary environment. The work involves spending most of the day with children and being physically active, including sitting on the floor, walking, and lifting up to 45 pounds. Full-time schedules are Monday through Friday with an 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. start. Part-time schedules start at 3 p.m., require Saturdays, and include 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. Career paths 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.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Real experience with children, such as babysitting, coaching, camps, classroom work, tutoring, or youth ministry.
Nice To Haves
- College coursework in psychology, education, or a related field.
- Interest in careers in ABA, behavioral health, child psychology, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology.
- Ability to stay calm and grounded when situations become difficult.
- Ability to accept feedback and use it constructively.
Responsibilities
- Work one-to-one with autistic children ages 2–12.
- Implement therapy plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Provide a consistent, supportive presence across therapy sessions.
- Follow each child’s lead, honor their boundaries, and build trust as part of assent-based, neuroaffirming care.
- Engage actively with children throughout the day, including sitting on the floor and walking.
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.
- Full-time employees receive 22+ paid days off in their first year, including 13 accrued PTO days, seven paid holidays, and two personal days.
- Full-time medical insurance, with Gracent covering 75% of the premium on average.
- Full-time dental and vision insurance.
- Telemedicine access for employees.
- Full-time basic life, AD&D, hospital indemnity, and disability insurance.
- Full-time access to five tax-free spending accounts, including FSA, HSA, and dependent care accounts.
- Full-time 401(k) with a 4% company match.
- $1,000+ scholarships for employees pursuing a Master's or PhD in a clinical field.
- BCBA supervision hours and test-preparation support for graduate students.
- Part-time employee assistance program with free counseling for employees and dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
