Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Lead BCBA) — Pediatric ABA — Lake Bluff, IL

North Shore Pediatric Therapy • Lake Bluff, IL

9d • $86,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At North Shore Pediatric Therapy, we offer a different kind of experience for BCBAs, focusing on providing a supportive environment with manageable caseloads and an interdisciplinary team. As a Lead BCBA, you will have the opportunity to shape the structure of the work, not just operate within it. We emphasize 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 collaborating closely. We utilize a peer-reviewed clinical tool, the Gracent Care Calculator, to ensure evidence-based practice without guesswork. This role is an opportunity to do your best work by guiding RBTs, mentoring newer BCBAs, solving clinical challenges, and influencing the operations of your center.

Requirements

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), licensed in the state of Illinois, and in good standing.
• At least 2 years of BCBA experience.
• Comfort with operational data and willingness to analyze dashboards and act on insights.
• Strong communication skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.
• Passion for serving children and families, particularly 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 BCBA experience included mentoring, supervisory, or training responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry a clinical caseload of about 6–8 kids, including conducting assessments, writing and monitoring individualized treatment plans grounded in assent-based, neuroaffirming care, supporting parent training, and supervising RBTs and BTs.
• Mentor and onboard newer BCBAs and BCBA students.
• Assist with hiring processes, including interviewing candidates and assessing fit.
• Support family tours, community outreach, and marketing initiatives.
• Utilize Power BI dashboards to track key metrics and implement data-driven actions.
• Collaborate in real-time with SLPs, OTs, PTs, and mental health providers.
• Maintain high clinical standards for documentation and treatment plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• 25+ days off in your first year, including PTO and 7 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• $500 annual Professional Development stipend.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

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