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Westside Children's Therapy
Plainfield, Illinois

Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Part Time

BCBAPart-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$106k

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Call expectations
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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Plainfield Downtown Clinic - Plainfield, IL 60544, Position Type: Part-time - Open Availability, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $106,000.00 Salary, Job Category: Applied Behavior Analysis / ABA, Why Join 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

Salary: $80,000–$106,000, prorated based on work schedule, skills & experience Up to $12,000 Annual Bonus, prorated based on work schedule Access Benefits: including Medical, Dental, and Vision, based on eligibility 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: Evaluations and 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 You can support the following work schedule: Work Schedule:

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct assessments, develop individualized therapy programs, and monitor client progress while supervising RBTs. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Education, or Applied Behavior Analysis and possess or be eligible for an Illinois behavior analyst license. Experience working in a clinical setting is required to support the delivery of ABA services.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningRBT supervisionStaff trainingProgress reportingMultidisciplinary collaborationMentorshipSpecial needs support

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (67 salary observations; 193 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (1,118 salary observations; 4,333 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k 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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Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
30%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Plainfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k
Typical market rent
$3,019/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Westside Children's Therapy

Individual and Family Services
Mokena, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $12,000 Annual Bonus (prorated)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement
Career Development & Leadership Tracks