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Gracent
St. Charles, Illinois

BCBA Clinical Director

BCBA Above average in Applied Behavior AnalysisNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$120k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 56m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Gracent as a BCBA Clinical Director – $100K-$120K, 25+ Days Off in St. Charles, Illinois, United States. You already know what a Clinical Director does. What's harder to learn from a posting is how much you'll actually own, who's behind you when a day goes sideways, and whether the company is doing work worth leading.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $100K - $120K
  • 25 days PTO.
  • CME allowance: $500.
  • 25+ days off year one
  • 75% company-paid medical/dental/vision
  • 401(k) match
  • $500 professional development stipend
  • Free in-house CEUs (BACB ACE Provider)
  • Reduced caseload (~60 client hours)
  • Dedicated support teams (scheduling, billing, authorizations, RBT recruiting)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • No call required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers no call requirements. Work with Gracent in St. Charles, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing clinical quality, day-to-day center operations, and the development of the clinical team. They will manage interdisciplinary collaboration, support hiring efforts, and ensure the center remains audit-ready while maintaining high standards of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BCBA certification and be licensed in Texas, with proven experience in leadership or supervision. The role requires strong data fluency, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to supporting children and families with developmental needs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipOperational oversightStaff supervisionPerformance managementData-driven decision makingFamily engagementCompliance managementAutism treatmentDevelopmental needs supportClinical quality assuranceTeam developmentAssessment administrationBehavior analysis

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BCBA Clinical Director at Gracent a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 1,939 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Gracent ranks #4 of 14 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (113 salary observations; 120 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,561 salary observations; 2,034 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, 50% are remote, 24% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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  • On-site
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About Gracent

Medical Practices
Des Plaines, IL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

25+ days off year one
75% company-paid medical/dental/vision
401(k) match
$500 professional development stipend
Free in-house CEUs (BACB ACE Provider)
Reduced caseload (~60 client hours)
Dedicated support teams (scheduling, billing, authorizations, RBT recruiting)