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Behavioral Concepts (BCI)
Arlington Heights, Illinois

Managing BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84k-$99k

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Job Description

A great opportunity has arrived in Illinois! One of the most well-known and respected ABA agencies in the country, Total Spectrum (www.totalspectrumcare.com), is now looking for Managing Behavior Analysts to join our team.

We are offering a $5k sign-on bonus!

Managing Behavior Analysts oversee the delivery of behavior treatment services with the support of Managing Technicians, Assistant Behavior Analysts and/or other Behavior Analysts. Managing Behavior Analysts are driven to provide clinically excellent services to their clients and their families, while promoting the clinical and professional development of the program managers and technicians assigned to their teams.

At Total Spectrum, we pride ourselves in providing individualized, high-quality clinical support (i. e., mentorship), with a focus on long-term growth for our staff. Our people are our greatest asset.

Our behavior analysts are responsible for managing a team of behavior technicians and are given the tools to do so with ease and efficiency. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organization, with the resources and clinical expertise to provide the highest quality services in the country!

We continually invest in research, innovation, and technology to improve our clinical practice. Total Spectrum is committed to being the employer of choice for those clinicians looking to provide the highest-quality services.

It is our intention to provide our staff with everything they need to ensure that families receive the best services, and make progress every day.

See why joining our team could be the perfect fit for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBxY-3qZZN4&ab_channel=LEARNBehavioral

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical direction to program managers and technicians for assigned clients
  • Deliver protocol modification, assessment and family treatment guidance for assigned clients
  • Ensure data is collected and recorded with fidelity and reliability
  • Complete mandatory trainings and attend required meetings
  • Document services delivered accurately and timely according to company policies
  • Partner with Clinical Director regarding staffing and scheduling for clients
  • Report clinical and scheduling concerns promptly
  • Adhere to all company compliance policies, written or unwritten
  • Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Master’s Degree

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst working with children with autism license as required by local statutes to deliver ABA

Supervision fluency, including performance monitoring of clinical team and consistent utilization of a system to monitor client progress during field supervision

  • Fluency/independence in navigating challenging situation with families, funding sources or staff
  • Experience with multiple funding sources and report templates:
  • Timely submission of reports
  • Experience with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
  • Understanding of pre-requisite skills across domains, goal progression and how to address programming related issues
  • Fluency in reviewing client's authorized hours and supporting the maximization of hours for a caseload.

Independence in creating fade out plans that are derived from caregiver input, client and caregiver progress on goals and assessment results

Commitment to our values of Clinical Curiosity, Integrity, Parent Partnership, Client-Focus, and Clinical Competency

Total Spectrum/Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior analysisClinical supervisionAutism spectrum disorderTeam managementData collectionClinical documentationStaff mentorshipTreatment planningCompliance management

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (36 salary observations; 73 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (549 salary observations; 1,409 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 22% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution49 jobs · 23 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks47 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
98%
CME allowance
87%
Sign-on bonus
74% this job
Loan repayment
40%
Relocation assistance
30%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,352 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Arlington Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,985/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Behavioral Concepts (BCI)

Individual and Family Services
Worcester, MA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5k sign-on bonus
Clinical support and mentorship
Focus on long-term growth for staff
Resources and clinical expertise
Investment in research, innovation, and technology