Westside Children's Therapy logo
Westside Children's Therapy
Plainfield, Illinois

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$106k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Location: Plainfield Downtown Clinic - Plainfield, IL 60544
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $106,000.00 Salary
  • Job Category: Applied Behavior Analysis / ABAWhy 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 Range: $80,000–$106,000

aligned with skills and experience Up to $12,000 Annual Bonus Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental, & Vision 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

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 a BCBA license in Illinois. Experience working in a clinical setting is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningRBT supervisionStaff trainingMentorshipMultidisciplinary collaborationBehavioral interventionProgress monitoring

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.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$106kApplied Behavior Analysis median $87k (middle half $80k–$91k)10 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~$93k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Illinois127 active2,635 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 38% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

46 jobs · 25 employers
13
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
12
$110k-120k
10
$120k-130k
2
$130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

44 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
77% this job
CME allowance
70% this job
Relocation assistance
45%
Loan repayment
41%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Director - BCBA

Atlanta Autism Center · Covington, Georgia

$110k-$130k
#2

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Remote 10-99Contract

Advisa Care · Las Vegas, Nevada

$120k-$130k
#3

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

$93k-$127k
#4

BCBA Clinical Director

$127k
+ 44 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,594 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Westside Children's Therapy logo

About Westside Children's Therapy

Individual and Family Services
Mokena, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Plainfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$371k≈ 4.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,027/mo≈ 45% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.