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Westside Children's Therapy
Carol Stream, Illinois

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$106k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Carol Stream Clinic - Carol Stream, IL
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $80000.00 - $106000.00Salary/year
  • Job Shift: Full Time: 80 hours per pay period
  • Job Category: Applied Behavior Analysis / ABA, Why 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 maintaining a caseload of 28 therapy hours per week. They are also responsible for supervising and training RBTs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field. A valid Behavior Analyst license or eligibility for licensure in the state of Illinois is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

RBT supervisionClinical assessmentTreatment planningMentorshipCollaborationBehavioral therapyProgress monitoringStaff training

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (103 salary observations; 285 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (1,732 salary observations; 6,489 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 53% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$106kApplied Behavior Analysis median $86k (middle half $80k–$96k)255 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Illinois vs national$85k median in Illinois$93k nationally (−8%)103 state / 1,732 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 Illinois107 active2,568 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 53% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusIllinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment122 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,259 in the last 30 days585 the 30 days before (+115%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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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

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Westside Children's Therapy

Individual and Family Services
Mokena, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation
Sick Days
Paid Holidays

Living in Carol Stream

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$373k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,844/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 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.