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Action Behavior Centers
Crystal Lake, Illinois · Hybrid

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBANo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$117k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 56m ago · Verified live

Job Description

APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED DAILY. YOU CAN EXPECT A RESPONSE WITHIN 24 HOURS.

Why ABC?

  • Our Patients: An intentional focus on small caseloads with a compassionate care approach.
  • Our Culture: ABC Core Values are more than just words on a wall. It's how we strive to live everyday.
  • Our Community: We ground ourselves in our WHY and the impact we have on the lives of others.

Compensation and Bonus Structure

  • Total Compensation Package from $80,000 to $117,000 annually. Opportunity to earn MORE based on center size, mentorship of RBT’s and supervision of assigned trainees.
  • Your total compensation consists of a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, mentorship bonuses, and long-term ownership in the company.
  • BCBA’s become eligible for long-term ownership upon promotion to the Sr. BCBA role. All other roles eligible.

Bonus Structure

  • Monthly Performance Bonuses: Bonuses are uncapped, meaning you’ll be rewarded for your impact without waiting months to qualify.
  • Sign On Bonus: Up to $10,000 based on start date and location.
  • Mentorship Bonuses: Provide supervision hours to an RBT pursuing their Master’s in ABA and earn bonus pay for your guidance, oversight and impact!
  • Certification Bonuses: Get rewarded for each therapist who becomes certified under your supervision.
  • Relocation Packages available: To ease the expenses of your transition.
  • 401(k) with Company Match: Boost your retirement potential and strengthen your financial future.

Scheduling and Work-Life Balance

  • Remote Work Benefit: Up to 3 work from home days per month, plus up to 16 additional assessment related work from home days per year
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours.
  • Almost 30 days off in Year One: Including holidays, PTO, CEU days, and flex days-no guilt, just rest.
  • Manageable Caseloads: You’ll support up to 8 children, so you’re set up to succeed without burning out.
  • No Non-Compete Clauses: We believe great talent doesn’t need restrictions

Transparent and Expedited Career Growth & Leadership Tracks

  • Center Leadership: BCBA >Sr. BCBA>Assistant Clinical Director >Clinical Director>Sr. Clinical Director >Group Clinical Director>Regional Clinical Director
  • Training & Development: Join Dr. Greg Hanley’s Compassionate Care Training in evidence‑based ABA practice
  • Research & Innovation: Collaborate with Dr. Linda LeBlanc at the Action Institute to advance treatment outcomes, transparency, equity, and clinical quality
  • Clinical Guidance: Our BCBAs are guided by our Clinical Advisory Board and Compassionate Care Team, featuring industry leading clinicians such as: Dr. Charna Mintz, Dr. Greg Hanley, Dr. Linda LeBlanc, Dr. Patricia Wright, Dr. Dorothea Lerman, Dr. Malika Pritchett, Dr. Mahshid Ghaemmaghami, and Dr. Anthony Cammilleri

Education and Support

  • Continuing Education: A minimum of 10+ free CEUs per year in-house, extra funds to attend additional training courses, and 2 paid days off to use for CEU events.
  • Health Benefits: Best-in-class Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Savings Account and Health Savings Account options
  • Family Support: Up to $3,000 in maternity/paternity financial assistance plus short-term disability options that can equate to 8 weeks of paid paternity leave.
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Each year we contribute additional dollars to help you pay off your student loans.
  • Unique Perks: First Stop Virtual Health for you and up to 7 household members, CALM membership for you and your family, Door Dash Pass, MilkStork access to ship home breast milk while traveling, a SNOO smart sleeper for new parents, and more.

Your Role

  • Develop Treatment Plans that are clinically sound and engaging
  • Supervise and Mentor RBTs to support consistent, high-quality care
  • Collaborate with Families to set goals, track progress, and celebrate growth
  • Deliver Evidence-Based Therapy in a supportive, play-focused environment

Our Community & Culture

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ABC is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Key Responsibilities

Develop clinically sound treatment plans and deliver evidence-based therapy in a supportive environment. Supervise and mentor RBTs while collaborating with families to track progress and set goals.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) with a commitment to compassionate care and evidence-based practice. The role requires strong leadership skills to supervise RBTs and manage a caseload of up to 8 children.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisTreatment planningClinical documentationFamily collaborationProgress trackingBehavioral assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Action Behavior Centers a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,455 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Action Behavior Centers ranks #1 of 10 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.8 / 10 · top 10% in applied behavior analysisranked against 2,455 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$80k–$117kApplied Behavior Analysis median $83k (middle half $80k–$90k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$99k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Illinois114 active2,481 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 62% remote · 32% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-on · loan repaymentIllinois healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment135 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,169 in the last 30 days633 the 30 days before (+85%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Action Behavior Centers#1 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,455 Applied Behavior Analysis listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Action Behavior Centers

Mental Health Care
Austin, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with Company Match
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
FSA/HSA
Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000
Relocation Packages
Student Loan Repayment Assistance