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

North Shore Pediatric Therapy • Deerfield, IL

1d • $86,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At North Shore Pediatric Therapy, we offer a different kind of experience for BCBAs, focusing on caseloads that allow for genuine presence with children, and an interdisciplinary team that provides comprehensive support. As a Lead BCBA, you will have the opportunity to shape the structure of our work, not just operate within it. We are committed to 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 are distinguished by our development and free provision of the peer-reviewed Gracent Care Calculator, a tool that supports evidence-based practice without guesswork. Our BCBAs report that this role feels closer to their original career aspirations due to trusted clinical judgment and strong team support. This position offers the chance to guide RBTs, mentor newer BCBAs, tackle complex clinical challenges, and influence the operational aspects 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, 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

• An RBT whisperer and BCBA mentor: You find joy in coaching — whether it’s an RBT in their first month or a brand-new BCBA finding their footing. Their growth is your win.
• A data detective with a dashboard mindset: Graphs climbing in a treatment plan? Love it. Power BI showing make-ups creeping up at your center? Already on it.
• 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 and community face: You take ABA jargon and turn it into supportive guidance parents understand — and you’re comfortable walking a family through a tour or representing [Brand] at a community event.
• A reinforcement master: You don’t just teach reinforcement, you live it — high-fives, goofy cheers, and genuine praise are your love language.
• 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

• 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: Mid Level