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Westside Children's Therapy
Loves Park, Illinois · Hybrid

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$106k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Loves Park Clinic - Loves Park, IL
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $80000.00 - $106000.00Salary/year
  • Job Shift: Full Time: 80 hours per pay period
  • Job Category: Applied Behavior Analysis / ABA

Grow your career with us in Loves Park, IL—where a welcoming community, affordable living, and easy access to Chicago make it a great place to live and work. $5,000 Sign-On Bonus + up to $5,000 Relocation Support! No Illinois license? We’ve got you covered, fees included.

Why Westside At Westside, we’re committed to making therapy engaging, supportive, and truly impactful. As a BCBA, you’ll help cultivate a space where children and team members feel supported and empowered.

You’ll deliver exceptional ABA services, guide RBTs in their growth, and collaborate with our multidisciplinary teams to ensure each child receives comprehensive, high-quality care.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive base salary starting at $80,000 - $106,000 a year Up to $12,000 Annual Bonus Hybrid work schedule with two remote days Comprehensive Benefits; Including Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) with Company Match Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement Career Development & Leadership Tracks Fun, collaborative culture – team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership What You’ll Do: Conduct assessments, develop individualized therapy programs, and monitor client progress Support RBTs through training, coaching and supervision Complete and submit required documentation, including, but not limited to, SOAP Notes, Evaluations, Progress Reports in accordance with practice guidelines Collaborate with other professionals and disciplines to support comprehensive care Maintain targeted caseload of 28 therapy hours per week Qualifications: What We’re Looking For: Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field. Behavior Analyst licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois Experience working in a clinic setting What Makes You a Great Fit: Your ability to mentor and develop RBTs and future BCBAs Your collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team Your passion for working with children with special needs Your dedication to quality outcomes through education, training, and development Your receptiveness to feedback and commitment to personal and professional growth

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct clinical assessments, develop individualized therapy programs, and monitor client progress. They are also responsible for training and supervising RBTs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field. Additionally, they must be licensed or license-eligible as a Behavior Analyst in the state of Illinois.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

ABA therapyClinical assessmentTreatment planningRBT supervisionStaff trainingMentorshipProgress reportingMultidisciplinary collaborationBehavioral intervention

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (107 salary observations; 335 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,699 salary observations; 7,265 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 44 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 50% have no call, 75% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$106kApplied Behavior Analysis median $83k (middle half $80k–$90k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Illinois vs national$85k median in Illinois$93k nationally (−8%)107 state / 1,699 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Illinois105 active2,565 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 52% remote · 50% no call · 75% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onIllinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment120 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,262 in the last 30 days577 the 30 days before (+119%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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$115k-125k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 17 employers
CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
75% this job
Loan repayment
47%
Relocation assistance
42% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,515 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Westside Children's Therapy

Individual and Family Services
Mokena, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Up to $5,000 Relocation Support
Up to $12,000 Annual Bonus
Hybrid work schedule (two remote days)
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays