Behavior Therapist, Pediatric ABA - Clinic-Based

Gracent; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

RBT certification paid training

Mentorship from day one

Free in-house CEUs

Job summary

Gracent Pediatric Therapy is hiring a Behavior Therapist in Wheaton, IL to work with autistic children 2–12 in a clinic setting. You will implement therapy plans under BCBA supervision, staying calm and consistent to support progress.

This entry-level role offers paid RBT training, mentorship, and a clear growth path from BT to RBT and beyond, with full-time and part-time options and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework in psychology or related field preferred.
• Ability to actively engage with children, sit on the floor, walk, and lift up to 45 lbs.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with autistic children ages 2–12 implementing therapy plans.
• Be a consistent, supportive presence and show up reliably for sessions.
• Collaborate with BCBA and other therapists in an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Calm with kids

Engaging with children

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Behavior Therapist, Pediatric ABA - Clinic-Based

North Shore Pediatric Therapy — 1751 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189

$19/hour to start. $22.50/hour once RBT certified (paid training)

Multiple schedules available — mornings and evenings, including Saturdays

This is an entry-level ABA therapy position at North Shore Pediatric Therapy. No prior clinical experience required. We're hiring for both full-time and part-time roles, and we will train you, pay for your RBT certification, and give you real mentorship from day one.

What we need is someone who is good with kids, stays calm when things get hard, and wants to build something — a career in behavioral health, child psychology, ABA, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology.

What a Behavior Technician Does

As a Behavior Technician (BT) at North Shore Pediatric Therapy, you work 1:1 with autistic children ages 2–12. You implement therapy plans built by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and show up consistently, session after session, as a steady, supportive presence in each child's day.

You’ll spend the vast majority of your day with kids. You’ll be on your feet. You’ll be engaged. You’ll be the most consistent adult in some of these kids' days, and that matters more than most job descriptions will tell you.

What We Do Differently

At North Shore Pediatric Therapy, we practice assent-based, neuroaffirming care — which means we follow each child's lead, honor their boundaries, and build trust before we build skills. You’ll work alongside occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health professionals in a genuinely interdisciplinary environment.

Available Schedules

Full-Time:

• Monday–Friday, Saturdays, 8am start
• Full benefits package (see below)

Pay, Benefits & Growth

• $19/hour to start
• $22.50/hour upon RBT certification (within your first month — fully paid and supported)
• Performance-based raises every 6 months
• $500+ referral bonus when someone you refer gets hired
• Free in-house CEUs for all team members
• Clear growth tracks: BT → RBT → Lead RBT, or RBT → BCBA pathway with supervised hours and test prep support

The following apply to full-time team members:

Time Off — 22+ paid days in your first year:

• 7 paid holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day + 1/2 days on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve)
• 2 personal days
• Medical insurance — Gracent covers 75% of the premium on average
• Dental and vision insurance
• Telemedicine for all employees
• Basic life, AD&D, hospital indemnity, and disability insurance
• 5 tax-free spending accounts (FSA, HSA, dependent care, and more)

Retirement:

• 401(k) with 4% company match
• $500+ referral bonus when someone you refer gets hired
• $1,000+ scholarships for employees pursuing a Master's or PhD in a clinical field
• Free in-house CEUs for all team members
• BCBA supervision hours and test prep support for graduate students

Who Thrives Here

You don't need a clinical resume. You need real experience with kids — babysitting, coaching, camps, classroom work, tutoring, youth ministry, etc.

You're a great fit for this behavior technician role if you:

• Stay calm and grounded when things get hard
• Find meaning in showing up consistently for someone who needs it
• Can take feedback and use it without getting defensive
• Are curious about careers in ABA, behavioral health, child psychology, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology
• Want a full‑time job in Keller, Fort Worth, Southlake, or the surrounding DFW area with real benefits and room to grow

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework in psychology, education, or a related field preferred
• Able to actively engage with children — sitting on the floor, walking, lifting up to 45 lbs
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Gracent Pediatric Therapy | 1751 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189 Serving Wheaton, Naperville, Lisle, Glen Ellyn, Warrenville, Winfield, and the surrounding western suburbs