Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, Entry-level or recent grads encouraged to apply!

LOCATION: Des Plaines clinic

SALARY RANGE: $75,000-$85,000 per year

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

At IABA, BCBAs do what they were trained to do - practice the science. As a BCBA-owned small business, we believe in quality over quotas: no minimum therapy hours, no corporate cookie-cutter treatment plans. Just a passionate, close-knit team committed to meaningful outcomes for our learners.

You'll lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized interventions across both in-home and clinic settings. We trust our BCBAs to build their own schedules and work from home for indirect hours - because autonomy and work-life balance matter here. If you're energized by single-subject design, precision teaching, and making a real difference, we'd love to meet you.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Complete intakes for new clients and conduct functional behavior assessments to establish meaningful objectives and goals
• Administer behavioral, language, play, and skill-based assessments
• Design, supervise, and analyze treatment plans grounded in applied behavior analysis and precision teaching
• Supervise, evaluate, and mentor staff to ensure high-quality, consistent treatment plan implementation
• Overlap client sessions semi-monthly to support fidelity and staff development
• Partner with parents and guardians through monthly family meetings to support skill generalization across home and clinic environments
• Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and HIPAA compliance at all times
• Maintain a flexible schedule responsive to client needs, while meeting a monthly service aim of 120 hours

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field
• Professional, polished representation of the agency at all times
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable work ethic with consistent follow-through on scheduling commitments
• Solid assessment and treatment planning skills
• 1+ year of clinical experience with children with developmental disabilities or autism (such as RBT experience, BCBA experience, Program Manager experience, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Precision Teaching or Natural Environment Teaching (NET) background preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active BCBA national certification (required)
• NPI number, CAQH profile, and Illinois State Licensure
• Must pass a background check
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred; QBS Safety-Care training provided

TRAVEL

• Services split between in-home, clinic, and remote settings; travel up to 30 minutes one way within your region
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance required

REPORTING

• Reports to Clinical Supervisor or Senior BCBA