Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LBA) - Wheaton
Listed compensation
$74k-$82k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Therapeutic Day Program
140 E. Loop Rd. Wheaton, IL | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM - no evenings or weekends.
Compensation & Benefits
- Total Compensation Package: Valued between $91,000-$102,000.
- Annual Salary: $74,000–$82,000, based on experience and qualifications.
- Annual Increases: Annual merit-based increases.
- Comprehensive Benefits Packages: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and employee assistance programs.
- Paid time off and holidays: Generous PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday.
- Growth and Learning: Continuing education and approved CEUs with annual reimbursement increases.
Professional Advancement: Opportunities to develop skills and take on additional leadership responsibilities, including: Department Lead, Department Head, Safety-Care Instructor, and CPR Instructor
Mentorship and Supervision: Opportunities to mentor others within your department in addition to student supervision
401(k) Retirement Plan: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.
Flexibility For New Parents
Free Onsite Parking
Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!
About the Role
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Blue Bird Day, you will provide behavior therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll support our clients cognitive, social, emotional, adaptive, and developmental growth.
Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral assessments and build evidence-based, individualized treatment plans.
- Provide caregiver coaching and support.
- Supervise and mentor RBTs and ABA students.
- Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team (OT, SLP, PT, and SW).
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Current BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB
- Active Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license through IDFPR
Experience providing behavior therapy services to children with autism and/or other neurodevelopmental differences
Why Join Blue Bird Day?
This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes growth therapeutic interventions.
Requirements
A master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, current BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB, and an active Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst license through IDFPR are required. Candidates must have experience providing behavior therapy to children with autism or other neurodevelopmental differences.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LBA) - Wheaton at Blue Bird Day a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,462 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k 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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- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Wheaton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $441k≈ 6.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,182/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.