Clinic-Based Board Certified Behavior Analyst / Licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA / LBA) - Chicago

Eyas Landing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with employer contributions

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Eyas Landing - Avondale in Chicago, IL seeks a skilled BCBA to lead ABA therapy within the Merlin Day Academy for children ages 6-14. You will collaborate with occupational, speech, and educational teams to support cognitive, social, emotional, and adaptive development.

The role emphasizes manageable caseloads, protected clinical time, and opportunities for leadership, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or equivalent
• Current BCBA certification with BACB good standing
• Active Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license
• Experience providing ABA services to children with autism or related needs

Responsibilities

• Providing caregiver coaching and support
• Conducting behavioral assessments
• Developing evidence-based individualized behavior intervention and treatment plans
• Supervising and mentoring RBTs and ABA students
• Collaborating daily with other therapists and educators

Skills

Caregiver coaching

Behavior assessments

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

BCBA certification

Illinois LBA license

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Therapeutic Day Program

Chicago, IL | Predictable Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM schedule | No evenings or weekends required.

Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a skilled and compassionate clinic-based Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL. This is a unique opportunity to provide therapy through our Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment for children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs.

What makes this role different? You'll work alongside occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, educators, RBTs, and other clinicians to support the whole child. We prioritize manageable caseloads and protected clinical time, allowing BCBAs to focus on high-quality care rather than simply volume.

About the Role

As aBCBA at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will provide ABA therapy to foster each student's cognitive, social, emotional, adaptive, and developmental growth through:

• Providing caregiver coaching and support
• Conducting behavioral assessments
• Developing evidence-based individualized behavior intervention and treatment plans
• Supervising and mentoring RBTs and ABA students
• Collaborating daily with occupational, physical, and speech therapists, social workers, educators, and other members of the multidisciplinary team

Professional Growth & Leadership Opportunities

We believe BCBAs should have opportunities to grow throughout their careers. In addition to annual merit increases, BCBAs may have opportunities to develop their skills and take on additional leadership responsibilities, including:

• Department Lead of Behavior Therapy
• Department Head of Behavior Therapy
• Onboarder
• CPR Instructor
• Safety-Care Instructor
• Mentorship and supervision of developing ABA professionals

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $76,000–$85,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Annual merit increases
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• CEU Reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Free onsite parking

Schedule & Location

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5pm. No evenings or weekends required.

Location: 3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL (Free onsite parking available)

What You'll Bring

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Current BCBA certification and good standing with the BACB
• Active Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license through IDFPR
• Experience providing ABA services to children with autism and/or other neurodevelopmental differences

Why Join Eyas Landing - Avondale?

At Eyas Landing - Avondale, we believe in a relationship-based, family-centered approach that empowers children and families. You'll make a positive impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in our nurturing environment where BCBAs collaborate with educators and therapists to help build students' confidence, independence, and success in their community.

Please see our full Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package.