Behavior Therapist, Pediatric ABA - Clinic-Based
Listed compensation
$19-$22.5/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- North Shore Pediatric Therapy — 1751 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
- $19/hour to start. $22.50/hour once RBT certified (paid training)
- Multiple schedules available — mornings and evenings, including Saturdays
This is an entry-level ABA therapy position at North Shore Pediatric Therapy. No prior clinical experience required. We're hiring for both full-time and part-time roles, and we will train you, pay for your RBT certification, and give you real mentorship from day one.
What we need is someone who is good with kids, stays calm when things get hard, and wants to build something — a career in behavioral health, child psychology, ABA, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology.
What a Behavior Technician Does
As a Behavior Technician (BT) at North Shore Pediatric Therapy, you work 1:1 with autistic children ages 2–12. You implement therapy plans built by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and show up consistently, session after session, as a steady, supportive presence in each child's day.
You'll spend the vast majority of your day with kids. You'll be on your feet. You'll be engaged. You'll be the most consistent adult in some of these kids' days, and that matters more than most job descriptions will tell you.
What We Do Differently
At North Shore Pediatric Therapy, we practice assent-based, neuroaffirming care — which means we follow each child's lead, honor their boundaries, and build trust before we build skills. You'll work alongside occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health professionals in a genuinely interdisciplinary environment.
Available Schedules
Full-Time
- Monday–Friday, Saturdays, 8am start
- Full benefits package (see below)
- Pay, Benefits & Growth
- $19/hour to start
- $22.50/hour upon RBT certification (within your first month — fully paid and supported)
- Performance-based raises every 6 months
- $500+ referral bonus when someone you refer gets hired
Free In-house CEUs for All Team Members
- Clear growth tracks: BT → RBT → Lead RBT, or RBT → BCBA pathway with supervised hours and test prep support
- Full-Time Benefits
The Following Apply to Full-time Team Members
- Time Off — 22+ paid days in your first year:
- 13 accrued PTO days
- 7 paid holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day + 1/2 days on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve)
- 2 personal days
Health Benefits
- Medical insurance — Gracent covers 75% of the premium on average
- Dental and vision insurance
- Telemedicine for all employees
- Basic life, AD&D, hospital indemnity, and disability insurance
- 5 tax-free spending accounts (FSA, HSA, dependent care, and more)
Retirement
401(k) with 4% company match
Career & Growth
- $500+ referral bonus when someone you refer gets hired
- $1,000+ scholarships for employees pursuing a Master's or PhD in a clinical field
- Free in-house CEUs for all team members
- BCBA supervision hours and test prep support for graduate students
- Clear growth tracks: BT → RBT → Lead RBT or BCBA pathway
Who Thrives Here
You don't need a clinical resume. You need real experience with kids — babysitting, coaching, camps, classroom work, tutoring, youth ministry, etc.
- You're a great fit for this behavior technician role if you:
- Stay calm and grounded when things get hard
- Find meaning in showing up consistently for someone who needs it
- Can take feedback and use it without getting defensive
Are curious about careers in ABA, behavioral health, child psychology, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology
Want a full-time job in Keller, Fort Worth, Southlake, or the surrounding DFW area with real benefits and room to grow
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; college coursework in psychology, education, or a related field preferred
- Able to actively engage with children — sitting on the floor, walking, lifting up to 45 lbs
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
We're hiring now for Behavior Technician positions in Wheaton, IL. We review every application and move quickly — apply today.
Gracent Pediatric Therapy | 1751 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189 Serving Wheaton, Naperville, Lisle, Glen Ellyn, Warrenville, Winfield, and the surrounding western suburbs
- Per hour
- $19—$22.50 USD
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 behavioral therapy to children ages 2–12 by implementing plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Maintain a consistent and supportive presence while documenting progress and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavior Therapist, Pediatric ABA - Clinic-Based at Gracent a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Counseling) — ranked against 59 active Pediatrics (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Counselor Career Context
Of the 44 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% are remote, 23% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (counseling) | ranked against 59 Pediatrics (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $40k–$47k | Pediatrics median $114k (middle half $49k–$146k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$43k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Illinois | 7 active | 63 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 57% remote · 23% no call · 70% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 19% offer loan repayment609 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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