Pays $80k-$106k — Behavior Analyst market median is ~$85k (20 jobs)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
About the Role
BCBA in Plainfield, IL. Salary $80,000-$106,000 with up to $12,000 annual bonus. Clinic-based role with comprehensive benefits and professional development.
Join Westside Children's Therapy as a BCBA – Up to $12K Bonus in Plainfield, Illinois.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $80K - $106K
- Signing bonus: $12,000.
- 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
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Westside Children's Therapy in Plainfield, Illinois.
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
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (68 salary observations; 79 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,071 salary observations; 1,446 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, 48% are remote, 22% have no call, 52% 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).
Position Insights
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