Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Orland Park, IL

Adapt for Life: Center for ABA Therapy and Autism • Orland Park, IL

20d • $70,000 - $89,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Adapt For Life is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide individualized, evidence-based ABA services to children and support their families and caregivers in Orland Park, Illinois. The position involves developing and implementing behavioral assessments and treatment programs across clinic, school, home, and community settings; overseeing a caseload of typically eight clients or no more than 300 weekly RBT hours; and billing 29 hours per week, with additional salary earnings available for 30 or more billed hours. The BCBA provides clinical supervision and training to RBTs and other staff, parent and caregiver training, consultation, and coordination among families, schools, and treatment teams. The role also includes progress and data review, timely documentation, case coordination, and maintaining professional and ethical relationships with clients, families, staff, and partner organizations. The organization describes its environment as collaborative, with on-site Clinical Director support, clinic leadership, and business operations support.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, education, special education, or a related field.
• Active BCBA certification, or be waiting to take the BACB examination within 30 days.
• Current Illinois behavior analyst licensure or ability to obtain required licensure before providing services.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavior disorders.
• Experience in behavioral assessment and treatment.
• Experience with children on the autism spectrum.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and supervision skills.
• Effective verbal, written, interpersonal, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Commitment to ethical, individualized, high-quality ABA therapy.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility for monthly work-from-home incentives, based on program eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive behavioral assessments and individualized, evidence-based ABA treatment programs for children, families, and community caregivers.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments.
• Manage case coordination activities and oversee a caseload of typically eight clients or no more than 300 weekly RBT hours.
• Bill 29 hours per week; additional salary earnings are available for 30 or more billed hours.
• Provide clinical supervision, training, and ongoing support to Registered Behavior Technicians and other clinical staff.
• Train parents and caregivers to implement treatment programs.
• Monitor learner progress, analyze data, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide consultation to parents, teachers, and other clinical or educational personnel.
• Coordinate home and school communications regarding treatment programs.
• Organize, facilitate, and lead treatment team meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and complete required paperwork and phone contacts with caregivers, funding sources, outside agencies, and schools.
• Establish effective clinical and ethical relationships with clients and families and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Maintain professional and ethical working relationships with staff, funding sources, community agencies, schools, medical practices, and other therapy providers.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative clinical environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance options.
• Benefits available after 30 days of full-time employment, effective the first of the following month.
• 18 paid days off annually plus 6 paid holidays.
• State conference registration covered without requiring PTO to attend.
• Free continuing education opportunities through ACE provider status, CASP membership, and CentralReach resources.
• Education Assistance Program offering up to $2,000 per calendar year for eligible tuition or student loan reimbursement.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities of up to $14,300 annually.
• Weekly pay.
• Monthly work-from-home incentive opportunities based on program eligibility.
• Clinical mentorship, support, and opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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