BCBA / Behavior Analyst

Avento Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employer-paid life and long-term-disab

Job summary

Avento Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a qualified Behavior Analyst, BCBA, BCaBA, or Psychologist for a full-time opportunity with a nonprofit developmental disabilities services organization in the Rogers Park area.

This role involves developing behavior support plans, conducting behavioral assessments, and supporting direct care teams in residential and community-based settings. Strong documentation, collaboration, and travel within the community are required.

Qualifications

• Experience writing behavior support plans.
• Experience with behavior assessments, intervention planning, documentation, and staff support.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based work.
• Willingness to enroll in Illinois Medicaid provider enrollment if not already enrolled.
• Ability to collaborate with guardians and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and oversee behavior support programs and related clinical documentation.
• Write and revise behavior support plans based on individual needs and team input.
• Complete behavioral assessments, functional behavior analyses, risk assessments, and monthly notes.
• Provide behavioral consultation, training, and guidance per standards and payer requirements.
• Train and support direct care staff on behavior interventions and individualized plans.
• Monitor implementation quality and documentation accuracy, including retraining opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, guardians, outside providers, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Respond to on-call needs and provide services in homes and community settings.

Skills

Behavioral assessment experience

Plan development

Staff training

Documentation & collaboration

On-call responsiveness

Education

Licensed Psychologist

BCBA

BCaBA

DHS Level II provider

DHS Level II-eligible candidate

Job description

Behavior Analyst

Location: Rogers Park / Chicago, Illinois

Job Type: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, W2

Work Setting: Residential and community-based services

Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility based on client needs

Pay: Compensation is based on credentialing, DHS Level II approval status, Illinois Medicaid provider enrollment status, and relevant experience.

• Licensed Psychologists: $105,000–$120,000 annually
• BCBAs: $90,000–$105,000 annually
• BCaBAs: $78,000–$90,000 annually
• DHS Level II-approved providers: $68,000–$82,000 annually
• DHS Level II-eligible candidates pending approval: $62,000–$72,000 annually

Overview

Avento Health is recruiting a qualified Behavior Analyst, BCBA, BCaBA, Behavior Support Specialist, or Psychologist for a full-time opportunity with a nonprofit developmental disabilities services organization in the Rogers Park / Chicago area.

This role is a strong fit for a clinician or behavior support provider who has experience developing behavior support plans, completing behavioral assessments, supporting direct care teams, and working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential or community-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and oversee behavior support programs and related clinical documentation.
• Write and revise behavior support plans based on individual needs, assessments, and team input.
• Complete behavioral assessments, functional behavior analyses, risk assessments, and monthly notes.
• Provide behavioral consultation, training, and guidance consistent with applicable professional standards and payer requirements.
• Train and support direct care staff on behavior intervention strategies and individualized plans.
• Monitor implementation quality, documentation accuracy, and opportunities for retraining.
• Collaborate with internal teams, guardians, outside providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Respond to phone-based on-call needs as required.
• Provide services in homes, community settings, and other client environments as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet one approved qualification path, including Psychologist, BCBA, BCaBA, current DHS Level II provider, or clearly DHS Level II-eligible candidate pending approval.
• Experience writing behavior support plans.
• Experience with behavior assessments, intervention planning, documentation, and staff support.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based work.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness and ability to complete Illinois Medicaid provider enrollment if not already enrolled.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage for eligible employees.
• Continuing education support for approved professional development.
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.

Benefit eligibility and effective dates vary by plan and employment status.