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Total Spectrum Care
Chicago, Illinois

BCBA

BCBA Above average in Applied Behavior AnalysisFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78K - $84K

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Call expectations
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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

We’re looking for...

Bright,

Collaborative,

Big-hearted, and...

Analytical clinicians to join us. Does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to talk!

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

Who We’re Looking For

Total Spectrum is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join them in providing high-quality, evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to children with autism. Our clinicians are committed to delivering individualized, person-centered care rooted in the principles of assent-based treatment.

We consider parents and caregivers our partners on our mission to nurture the potential of every child in our care—setting them up for success in school and life. And, we have reasonable billable expectations for our team.

Part-time and full-time positions available.

Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves

For nearly 10 years, Total Spectrum has provided evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to help children, teens, and young adults with autism find success. Our goal is to empower our clients to build the skills needed to live a happy and fulfilling life.

As a Behavior Analyst at Total Spectrum, you’ll not only have access to experienced local clinical leadership and support, but you’ll also be part of LEARN Behavioral—a collective group of ABA providers delivering collaborative care to communities from coast-to-coast. LEARN employs over 500 BCBAs and offers services in 18 states, and our average clinical leader has been with the organization for 10 years.

What We Offer

  • LEARN Perks
  • Free, on-demand CEUs on our proprietary LEARNing Lab
  • Yearly professional development stipend (can be used for conferences, licensure, recertification, etc.)
  • Monthly clinical forums (live CEUs)
  • Person-centered care and assent-based treatment programming
  • Reasonable 20-hour minimum weekly billable target
  • Quarterly bonus opportunities, up to 12K total per year
  • Support from multiple specialty teams including: Feeding Intervention Support Team, Functional
  • Analysis Support Team, and High-Risk Review Team
  • Experienced scheduling, training, and insurance teams
  • DEI, Neurodiversity, and other specialty groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Additional Benefits

Plenty of Promotional and Leadership Opportunities

  • Comprehensive wellness benefits, including Talkspace, care.com, and LEARN Perks (discounts)
  • 28 days of total paid time off for new, full-time BCBAs

Full-time and Part-time Benefits Available Including

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401(k) with discretionary match starting at year 1
  • Accident benefit, short-term disability, life/AD&D Insurance, and more
  • What You Have
  • Master’s degree or higher
  • BCBA certification or expected to sit for the BCBA exam within the next three months
  • Minimum of two years of experience working with children with autism or other developmental disabilities
  • Certification, registration, and/or license as required by local statutes to deliver behavior treatment
  • Exceptional professional, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and vocal)
  • Commitment to our five values: partnership, integrity, curiosity, client-centered, and excellence
  • Bonus if you have an interest in research, specifically functional analysis, verbal behavior, feeding, and other topics!
  • What You’ll Be Doing
  • Provide oversight and supervision for your team and clients
  • Mentor and support behavior technicians (BTs) (note: all our BTs go through competency-based training)
  • Write reports and conduct clinical reviews with funding sources
  • Attend monthly regional meetings for ongoing training and supervision
  • Conduct regular parent/caregiver trainings for family members
  • Treat the safety of clients and others involved in each case as a top priority
  • Consult with clients and provides continuous program direction and maintenance
  • Analyze data/behavior and makes data-based decisions
  • Guide ongoing implementation of teaching procedures
  • Ensure program directives from senior clinical team are implemented accurately and timely
  • Deliver individualized, person-centered care rooted in the principles of assent-based treatment

Ready to join a team of 500+ BCBAs committed to excellence? Apply today.

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

Key Responsibilities

Provide oversight and supervision for clinical teams and clients while delivering individualized, assent-based ABA therapy. Conduct data-based decision making, parent training, and clinical reviews to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree or higher and BCBA certification or eligibility to sit for the exam within three months. Candidates must have at least two years of experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionData analysisBehavioral interventionAutism spectrum disorder supportReport writingClinical reviewMentoringEvidence-based practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BCBA at Total Spectrum Care a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,348 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (43 salary observations; 81 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (524 salary observations; 1,373 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, 62% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Total Spectrum Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Elmhurst, IL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free, on-demand CEUs
Yearly professional development stipend
Monthly clinical forums (live CEUs)
Quarterly bonus opportunities up to $12K per year
Support from specialty teams
28 days of total paid time off for new full-time BCBAs
Medical, vision, dental insurance
401(k) with discretionary match starting at year 1