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Naperville, Illinois · Hybrid

Certified Behavior Analyst - Hybrid BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$93k-$113k

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Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 53m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Hybrid

Location: Naperville and Surrounding Areas (Hybrid Option Available)

At Cortica, our Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) use a strength-based, holistic approach to clinical programming for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. Our valued BCBAs are leaders who make a difference and create a supportive environment where all clinicians in our transdisciplinary team can thrive, grow, and make a meaningful, long-term impact for families.

You’ll provide groundbreaking, neurodiversity-affirming care, while enjoying the flexibility and support you deserve.

Why Choose Cortica?

  • Plus earn up to an additional 10% of your monthly salary with our second bonus - That's right, TWO bonuses to increase your earning potential!

Your Role and Impact

As a BCBA at Cortica, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing neurodiversity-affirming clinical programming for patients receiving ABA treatment. You'll lead a team of behavior technicians (BTs), empowering them to make a lasting difference in the lives of children with developmental differences.

What you’ll love about this role

  • Productivity Bonus: Increase your earning potential through flexible productivity incentives designed to reward additional billable hours while maintaining work-life balance.
  • ABA Caseload Bonus: Earn additional monthly bonus opportunities based on ABA direct service hours billed and converted within your POD, with bonus potential up to 10% of monthly base salary.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee neurodiversity-affirming clinical programming for patients receiving ABA treatment. Lead and empower a team of behavior technicians to deliver high-quality, integrated care.

Requirements

Must hold a Master's degree in human services or a related field. A current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisTeam leadershipCase supervisionTreatment planningCollaborationData-driven decision makingBehavioral assessmentStaff training

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Cortica ranks #2 of 15 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Illinois, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (37 salary observations; 38 listings), vs ~$95k nationally (551 salary observations; 733 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, 62% are remote, 30% have no call, 56% 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 ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k 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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Salary Distribution49 jobs · 26 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks48 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
65% this job
Relocation assistance
35%
Loan repayment
33%

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Work-life snapshot

2.4/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Cortica

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to 22 days off first year, increasing to 26 days after 12 months
$2,000 annual CEU stipend
License reimbursement
401(k) matching
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Pet insurance
Set scheduling
Dual bonus program (productivity + caseload)