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Westside Children's Therapy
DeKalb, Illinois · Hybrid

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$106k

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: DeKalb Clinic - DeKalb, 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 Hybrid work schedule with two remote days 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. They are also responsible for supervising 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 Behavior Analyst license or eligibility for licensure in the state of Illinois is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior assessmentTreatment planningRBT supervisionClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationMentoringCase managementTherapy deliveryStaff training

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 24% have no call, 88% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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).

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About Westside Children's Therapy

Individual and Family Services
Mokena, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $12,000 Annual Bonus
Hybrid work schedule with two remote days
Medical, Dental, & Vision
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement
Career Development & Leadership Tracks