Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

ABA Therapy for Autism • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Action Behavior Centers is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide compassionate, evidence-based, play-focused care to children. BCBAs support a manageable caseload of up to eight children, develop clinically sound and engaging treatment plans, supervise and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and collaborate with families to set goals, track progress, and celebrate growth. The role includes opportunities to supervise trainees and mentor RBTs pursuing graduate studies in ABA.

The schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime hours. The position offers up to three work-from-home days per month and up to 16 additional assessment-related work-from-home days per year. ABC describes its approach as focused on small caseloads, compassionate care, core values, and community impact. Career pathways include center leadership, training and development, and research and innovation. Clinical guidance is provided by the Clinical Advisory Board and Compassionate Care Team.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinically sound and engaging treatment plans.
• Supervise and mentor RBTs to support consistent, high-quality care.
• Collaborate with families to set goals, track progress, and celebrate growth.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy in a supportive, play-focused environment.
• Provide supervision to RBTs pursuing a Master’s in ABA and assigned trainees.

Benefits

• Total compensation package from $80,000 to $117,000 annually, with potential for more based on center size, mentorship, and supervision responsibilities.
• Competitive base salary and uncapped monthly performance bonuses.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, based on start date and location.
• Mentorship bonuses for supervising RBTs pursuing a Master’s in ABA.
• Certification bonuses for therapists who become certified under the BCBA’s supervision.
• Relocation packages are available.
• Long-term ownership eligibility upon promotion to Senior BCBA.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Almost 30 days off in the first year, including holidays, PTO, CEU days, and flex days.
• At least 10 free in-house CEUs per year, additional funds for training courses, and two paid days off for CEU events.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Up to $3,000 in maternity/paternity financial assistance and short-term disability options that can equate to eight weeks of paid paternity leave.
• Annual student loan repayment assistance.
• First Stop Virtual Health for the employee and up to seven household members.
• CALM membership for the employee and family.
• DoorDash Pass.
• MilkStork access to ship breast milk home while traveling.
• SNOO smart sleeper for new parents.
• No non-compete clauses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed