Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) — Pediatric ABA — Vernon Hills, IL

North Shore Pediatric Therapy • Vernon Hills, IL

1d • $82,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At North Shore Pediatric Therapy, we offer a different experience than other therapy companies. We provide caseloads sized appropriately so you can be present for your kids, and an interdisciplinary team that is truly supportive. Our structure ensures that the focus is on meaningful progress for children, from their first words to thriving in a classroom setting. We value assent-based, neuroaffirming care and provide clinicians with substantial resources. Our centers practice true interdisciplinary care, with BCBAs, SLPs, OTs, PTs, and mental health providers working collaboratively, often co-treating, to offer comprehensive support. We are distinguished by our refusal to use blanket hour recommendations, utilizing the peer-reviewed Gracent Care Calculator, a tool we developed and made freely available to the field. Our environment fosters trust in clinical judgment and provides strong peer support, leading many clinicians to feel they are practicing the role they originally desired. Growth is a tangible path, with many leaders, including Clinical Directors, having started as BCBAs within our organization. This role offers the chance to do your best work by guiding RBTs, solving complex clinical challenges, and making a significant impact on families' lives.

Requirements

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), licensed in the state of Illinois, and in good standing.
• Strong communicator who is proactive and detail-oriented.
• Passion for serving children and families, especially those with autism and developmental needs.
• Ability to perform essential functions such as sitting, standing, bending, and occasionally lifting up to 45 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

• An RBT whisperer: You find joy in coaching, modeling, and seeing your RBTs gain confidence with every session.
• A reinforcement master: You don’t just teach reinforcement, you live it—high-fives, goofy cheers, and genuine praise are your love language.
• A data detective: You get a thrill from seeing graphs climb, spotting trends in behavior, and using data to tell the story of progress.
• A behavior puzzle-solver: Whether it’s a tricky tantrum, a stubborn skill, or a curveball day, you dive in with creativity and calm.
• A family translator: You can take ABA jargon and turn it into simple, supportive guidance that parents actually understand and appreciate.
• A little bit playful: You know therapy works best when it’s fun, and you’re not afraid to get on the floor, use silly voices, or celebrate tiny wins like they’re championship moments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and supervision for your RBTs.
• Write and monitor individualized treatment plans grounded in assent-based, neuroaffirming care.
• Coach, mentor, and train RBTs so they grow into the clinicians you’d want for your own kid.
• Partner with families to set meaningful goals and celebrate progress.
• Collaborate in real time with SLPs, OTs, PTs, and mental health providers, not just attend the occasional meeting.
• Run your own assessments and intakes.
• Keep documentation and treatment plans at high clinical standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• 25+ days off in your first year, which includes PTO and 7 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• $500 annual Professional Development stipend and free in-house CEUs as a BACB ACE Provider.
• Bonus for clinicians who consistently exceed clinical targets. $50/hour for billable hours above 30/week, paid biweekly.
• A supportive environment where feedback fuels growth, creativity sparks ideas, and laughter is part of the job.

What This Job Offers

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