Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) — Pediatric ABA — Vernon Hills, IL

We’re the kind of company where:

• Caseloads are 6–8 kids. Supervision is 16–20%. Not a target. Not aspirational. The actual structure.
• You’ll actually feel good wearing the swag, because it represents a place that values assent-based, neuroaffirming care and backs clinicians with real resources.
• Our centers practice true interdisciplinary care. BCBAs, SLPs, OTs, PTs, and mental health providers working side-by-side, often co-treating, so kids get support that reflects the whole picture of who they are.
• You won’t just say “I’m a BCBA.” You’ll tell people you work at one of the few companies that refuses blanket hour recommendations. Our VP of Clinical Quality and Training, Liza Bodner, led the team that built the Gracent Care Calculator, a peer-reviewed clinical tool we developed, then made free for the entire field. Not defaults. Not guesswork. You don’t have to advocate for good practice here. You just practice.
• What we hear from BCBAs who join us is the same whether they’re a year in or fifteen: “This feels closer to the role I originally wanted.” That’s what happens when your clinical judgment is trusted, and the people around you have your back.
• Growth isn’t a buzzword, it’s a path. Many of our leaders, including Clinical Directors, started as BCBAs here first.

Who will love this job:

• An RBT whisperer: You find joy in coaching, modeling, and seeing your RBTs gain confidence with every session.
• A reinforcement master: You don’t just teach reinforcement, you live it—high-fives, goofy cheers, and genuine praise are your love language.
• A data detective: You get a thrill from seeing graphs climb, spotting trends in behavior, and using data to tell the story of progress.
• A behavior puzzle-solver: Whether it’s a tricky tantrum, a stubborn skill, or a curveball day, you dive in with creativity and calm.
• A family translator: You can take ABA jargon and turn it into simple, supportive guidance that parents actually understand and appreciate.
• A little bit playful: You know therapy works best when it’s fun, and you’re not afraid to get on the floor, use silly voices, or celebrate tiny wins like they’re championship moments.

What you’ll actually be doing:

• Provide clinical oversight and supervision for your RBTs.
• Write and monitor individualized treatment plans grounded in assent-based, neuroaffirming care.
• Coach, mentor, and train RBTs so they grow into the clinicians you’d want for your own kid.
• Partner with families to set meaningful goals and celebrate progress.
• Collaborate in real time with SLPs, OTs, PTs, and mental health providers, not just attend the occasional meeting.
• Run your own assessments and intakes. Your assessment, your plan, your client.
• Keep documentation and treatment plans at high clinical standards.

What you’ll work with:

• Standardized assessments — ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, AFLS, PEAK, Vineland
• Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) built around the child, not templates
• Skill acquisition programming across communication, social, adaptive, and academic domains
• Parent and caregiver training as a core part of every plan
• Coordination with SLPs, OTs, PTs, and mental health providers as part of the same team

What you bring:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), licensed in the state of Illinois, and in good standing.
• Strong communicator who is proactive and detail-oriented.
• Passion