Board Certified Behavior Analyst
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.
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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $80k–$106k | Applied 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 power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Illinois | 127 active | 2,635 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% remote · 38% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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