Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Gracent Pediatric Therapy • Elmhurst, IL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

At Gracent Pediatric Therapy, the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) role offers a career focused on impactful, ethical, and individualized care. The company emphasizes assent-based practices and provides clinicians with substantial resources. Gracent centers practice true interdisciplinary care, with BCBAs collaborating alongside SLPs, OTs, PTs, neuropsychologists, and mental health providers to offer comprehensive support. Unlike many providers, Gracent avoids blanket 40-hour recommendations, instead using a framework that considers diagnostic severity, adaptive functioning, age, access to other therapies, and quality of life to create individualized treatment plans. The company is committed to clinician growth, offering mentorship, training, and opportunities for BCBAs to advance into leadership roles, including Clinical Directors. This position is an opportunity to guide RBTs, solve clinical challenges, and significantly impact the lives of families daily.

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 RBTs.
• Serve as the primary clinical supervisor for Tier 2 and 3 ABA fieldwork students.
• Mentor Tier 2 students in supporting staff training and clinical documentation tasks.
• Write and monitor individualized treatment plans that reflect ethical, assent-based care.
• Coach, mentor, and train RBTs to ensure best practices.
• Partner with families to set meaningful goals and celebrate progress.
• Collaborate with SLPs, OTs, PTs, and mental health providers to deliver wraparound care.
• Ensure documentation and treatment plans meet high clinical standards.
• Build a culture of support, growth, and collaboration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• 25+ days off in your first year through PTO + 7 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match to plan for your future.
• $500 Professional development stipend + free In-house CEUs — we invest in your growth.
• BCBA bonus program: Earn $50 for every billable hour 30+. Your hard work and efficiency don’t go unnoticed.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees