Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Listed compensation
$80k-$106k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $80k–$106k | Applied 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 power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Illinois | 105 active | 2,565 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 52% remote · 50% no call · 75% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Illinois 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 listings | 1,262 in the last 30 days | 577 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 |
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