Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) — Pediatric ABA — Arlington Heights, IL

North Shore Pediatric Therapy • Arlington Heights, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

North Shore Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join their team in Arlington Heights, IL. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the structure of a therapy center, focusing on assent-based, neuroaffirming care and providing clinicians with real resources. The company emphasizes interdisciplinary care, where BCBAs, SLPs, OTs, PTs, and mental health providers work collaboratively. They utilize a proprietary clinical tool, the Gracent Care Calculator, and prioritize trusting clinical judgment and supporting work-life balance. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring RBTs and newer BCBAs, solving clinical challenges, and contributing to the operational aspects of a center.

Requirements

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), licensed in the state of Illinois, and in good standing.
• At least 2 years of BCBA experience, bonus points if some of that included mentoring, supervisory, or training responsibilities.
• Comfort with operational data. You don’t need to be a PowerBI expert, but you should be willing to dig into dashboards and act on what they tell you.
• 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

• Some of that included mentoring, supervisory, or training responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry a clinical caseload of about 6–8 kids: conduct assessments, write and monitor individualized treatment plans grounded in assent-based, neuroaffirming care, support parent training, and supervise your RBTs and BTs.
• Mentor and onboard newer BCBAs and BCBA students as they grow into the clinicians you’ll be proud to lead.
• Help with hiring: interview candidates, weigh in on fit, build the team you actually want to work with.
• Support family tours, community outreach, and marketing initiatives at your center.
• Use PowerBI dashboards to track make-ups, unconverted hours, and family follow-ups, and act on what the data tells you.
• Collaborate in real time with SLPs, OTs, PTs, and mental health providers, not just attend the occasional meeting.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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