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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Vernon Hills, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 82000 - 110000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
13 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
You already know what a BCBA job pays. Whats harder to learn from a posting is who youll learn from how clinical decisions actually get made and whether youll still be growing in three years. So thats where well start.
Who sets the clinical bar.
Our VP of Clinical Quality and Training Liza Bodner led the team that built the Gracent Care Calculator: a peer-reviewed clinical tool that recommends treatment intensity based on the child not a default. We presented it at CASP 2026 in Las Vegas then made it free to the entire field ( What that means for you: you dont have to advocate for good practice here. You just practice.
Our VP of Clinical Quality and Training Liza Bodner led the team that built the Gracent Care Calculator: a peer-reviewed clinical tool that recommends treatment intensity based on the child not a default. We presented it at CASP 2026 in Las Vegas then made it free to the entire field ( What that means for you: you dont have to advocate for good practice here. You just practice.
How youll keep growing.
Were a BACB ACE Provider running free in-house CEUs because the field keeps evolving and so should you. Youll co-treat live with SLPs OTs PTs and mental health providers on the same cases which is the fastest clinical learning most BCBAs ever get. And advancement is a defined path not a someday. Many of our leaders started as BCBAs here.
At a glance
- Caseload: 68 clients 1620% supervision built into your week 28 billable hours
- Pay: $82K$110K incl. bonuses. Plus $50/billable hour over 30 paid biweekly
- Schedule: Full-time. A midday appointment doesnt cost you PTO
- Time off & benefits: 25 days off year one 75% company-paid medical/dental/vision 401(k) match $500 PD stipend free in-house CEUs (BACB ACE Provider)
- Setting: In-person Vernon Hills IL
How it actually works the full picture
Progress you can prove.
We dont just say a child is improving; we measure it and make it visible. Our STEP Score and family Report Cards turn is this working into a clear shared answer so your clinical decisions are backed by data and families see real movement instead of vague reassurance.
We dont just say a child is improving; we measure it and make it visible. Our STEP Score and family Report Cards turn is this working into a clear shared answer so your clinical decisions are backed by data and families see real movement instead of vague reassurance.
One child one plan many minds.
BCBAs SLPs OTs PTs and mental health providers work the same cases often co-treating so a childs plan reflects the whole picture not parallel services that never speak.
BCBAs SLPs OTs PTs and mental health providers work the same cases often co-treating so a childs plan reflects the whole picture not parallel services that never speak.
A real bridge to the classroom.
Our half-day Prep School supports children working toward a traditional classroom who still need 1:1 support. Your clinical work connects to a concrete next step in a childs life inside a model most providers simply dont have.
Caseloads and supervision built for the actual work.
68 clients per BCBA. 1620% supervision time built into the week not a target the real structure. Scheduling billing and authorizations sit with the teams whose job that is so your time goes where your expertise is.
68 clients per BCBA. 1620% supervision time built into the week not a target the real structure. Scheduling billing and authorizations sit with the teams whose job that is so your time goes where your expertise is.
How your schedule actually works.
Full-time part-time or reduced schedule built around your life. A midday appointment doesnt cost you PTO; you work around it.
What youll do
- Supervise your RBTs and oversee clinical quality
- Write and monitor individualized assent-based neuro-affirming treatment plans
- Run your own assessments and intakes. Your assessment your plan your client
- Mentor and train RBTs and newer BCBAs
- Partner with families and collaborate live with SLPs OTs PTs and mental health providers
What youll work with
- Standardized assessments: ABLLS-R VB-MAPP AFLS PEAK Vineland
- FBAs and BIPs built around the child
- Skill-acquisition programming across communication social adaptive and academic domains
- The Care Calculator and our outcome-measurement tools (STEP Score Report Cards)
- Parent and caregiver training as a core part of every plan
What you bring
- BCBA certification licensed in IL and in good standing
- Strong clinical judgment and clear proactive communication
- Genuine commitment to children and families navigating autism and developmental needs
- Ability to perform essential functions such as sitting standing bending and occasionally lifting up to 45 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
What it pays. What it includes.
- Competitive base plus a $50/hour bonus for billable hours above 29/week paid biweekly
- Medical dental and vision for you and your family (75% company-paid)
- 25 days off in your first year including PTO and 7 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- $500 annual Professional Development stipend and free in-house CEUs as a BACB ACE Provider
Pressure test us.
Clinical autonomy built-in supervision time true interdisciplinary collaboration real mentorship. Thats what youll actually decide on. If anything here sounds too good or doesnt match what youre hearing elsewhere ask us in the interview. Were genuinely open to talking it through.
Apply now or hear directly from our team at BehaviorLive (use code BCBA for free CEs): Shore Pediatric Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse clinical teams build better programs for the diverse kids and families we serve. We hire develop and promote regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Total compensation includes base and eligible annual bonus.
Total compensation
$82000 - $110000 USD
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
At Gracent Pediatric Therapy, we see each child as unique. Our ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and diagnostic services help families find balance, confidence, and hope.
