Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) -$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Listed compensation
$75k-$87k
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Job Description
- Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Location: Naperville South, IL-Clinic Based Position
- Schedule: Full Time
- Compensation: 75,000-$87,000 annually, based on years of experience
- $10,000 Bonus PLUS Student Loan Repayment Assistance
RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy in Naperville, IL is seeking a Full Time BCBA for our newly expanded and remodeled therapy space. We are a multidisciplinary outpatient center providing ABA services along with PT, OT and SLP.
We are seeking a BCBA to join our team to provide ethical, quality ABA care for our pediatric patients. RUSH Kids offer opportunities for growth and mentorship within the field of ABA. Our BCBAs design and oversee programs for children with autism served by RUSH Kids.
In this position, the BCBA will supervise Behavior Technicians, complete assessments, and collaborate with families and other therapists, among other responsibilities. We are looking for a professional, compassionate candidate with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children.
Masters Degree in ABA and board certification required.
Benefits and Incentives
- Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus PLUS Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Multiple health plans: PPO through BC/BS and HSA option
- Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more!
- Company matching 401(k)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID) or paid sick time (PST)
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Responsibilities
Set a High Standard of Care
- Complete and maintain required trainings and maintain compliance with government regulations
- Maintain ongoing documentation with clearly stated goals, progress and medical necessity
- Review and adhere to policies & procedures manual
Personalized Treatment
Create behavior intervention plans based off functional behavioral assessments and define and track behavior in observable and measurable terms
Evaluate, treat and direct treatment for patients
Qualifications
- Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Additional Data
- Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (130 salary observations; 264 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,967 salary observations; 5,477 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 38% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $75k–$87k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $81k (middle half $79k–$93k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $85k median in Illinois | $92k nationally (−8%)130 state / 1,967 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$81k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Illinois | 127 active | 2,635 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% remote · 38% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment149 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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