BCBA Apprentice / BCBA in training
Listed compensation
$23/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
At North Shore Pediatric Therapy in Chicago, IL, is looking for a BCBA in training to join our team. In this role, you will work as a Registered Behavior Technician, while also assisting the Clinical Director with unrestricted supervision activities for a caseload of clients. You must currently be enrolled in a graduate-level ABA course and working towards your BCBA certification.
Why NSPT?
As part of a clinical team, you’ll be providing a life-changing service that affects entire families today, tomorrow, and years into the future. In just a few weeks of ABA therapy, one of your kiddos might go from lacking the important vocabulary to finally being able to express what she wants and how she’s feeling, or from antisocial behaviors to cheerfully greeting her family. Our success stories are numerous, requiring excellence from every team member.
Our Benefits
Career Path & Certification: We offer comprehensive training and support. You will work your way up from the Assistant Clinical Coordinator to a Lead Assistant Clinical Coordinator role. As part of this, you will have the opportunity to get weekly supervision, practice doing intakes, discharges, unrestricted hours, and more. You will also have access to our modules and study group (which has a 97% rate of passing the BCBA exam on the first try, and 100% total pass rate!)
Interdisciplinary Support: You'll thrive in our multi-disciplinary environment, working with teams in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Neuropsychology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Mental Health.
Flexible scheduling: Many of our kiddos need after school, evening and Saturday hours. You'll let us know the days and times you are available and we'll build your caseload!
- 401(k) with company match
- Calm app membership
- Paid time off (for full-time employees)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees)
- Paid holidays (for full-time employees)
- Who makes a great BCBA in training?
- You are enrolled or completed in graduate-level ABA courses, and actively working towards certification as a BCBA
- You have 1 year experience of conducting ABA therapy with clients with Autism
Those who know you describe you as having unflappable patience and compassion. Autism affects each person in diverse ways, and you will need to provide consistent, calm care and follow-up.
- You have an active RBT certification with the BACB
- You have a background in teaching, assisting, counseling, or coaching.
- You are comfortable working in a fast pace environment
You have basic computer skills and pick up new technology quickly. We will teach you how to use our electronic medical system, where you will enter notes, assessments, and treatment summaries after each session
Physical demands: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 45lbs pounds; Visual and auditory ability enough for written and verbal communication; The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
What does a Assistant Clinical Coordinator / BCBA apprentice do?
The Assistant Clinical Coordinator is responsible for assisting the BCBA/Clinic Director team with unrestricted supervision activities for a caseload of clients. In addition to this responsibility, the ACC is required to maintain a role as a Behavior Therapist for approximately half the hours. The ACC will lead Behavior Therapist/Registered Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) training classes for onboarding and ongoing training.
Our Interview Process
At North Shore Pediatric Therapy, we understand that joining a team is not just about the role; it's about the people, the support, and the culture. Our interview process is carefully crafted to ensure you thoroughly understand who we are and the support system in place for your success. You'll discuss this role with multiple leaders in our organization, tour the center, and meet the incredible team you could be working with. We can't wait to get to know you!
- Per hour
- $23—$23 USD
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Clinical Coordinator assists the Clinical Director with unrestricted supervision activities and manages a caseload of clients. Additionally, the role involves providing direct ABA therapy and leading training sessions for Behavior Technicians.
Requirements
Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate-level ABA program and hold an active RBT certification. At least one year of experience conducting ABA therapy with clients on the autism spectrum is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (116 salary observations; 305 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,804 salary observations; 5,894 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, 62% are remote, 28% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,585 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $48k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $86k (middle half $80k–$96k)228 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $85k median in Illinois | $92k nationally (−8%)116 state / 1,804 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$48k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Illinois | 137 active | 2,654 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 28% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment161 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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