Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Who sets the clinical bar

The VP of Clinical Quality and Training, Liza Bodner, led the team that developed the Gracent Care Calculator, a peer-reviewed clinical tool that recommends treatment intensity based on the child’s needs. This means you don’t have to advocate for good practice; you just practice.

How you'll keep growing

• Free in-house CEUs (BACB ACE Provider)
• Co-treatment with SLPs, OTs, PTs, and mental health providers on the same cases
• A defined advancement path, not just a future goal

At a glance

• Caseload: 6–8 clients
• 16–20% supervision built into your week
• ~28 billable hours
• Pay: $82K–$110K incl. bonuses. Plus $50/billable hour over 30, paid biweekly
• Schedule: Full-time. A midday appointment doesn't cost you PTO
• Time off & benefits: 25+ days off year one, 75% company-paid medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match $500 PD stipend, free in-house CEUs (BACB ACE Provider)
• Setting: In-person, Naperville, IL

How it actually works, the full picture

• Progress you can prove: Our STEP Score and family Report Cards turn “is this working?” into a clear, shared answer.
• One child, one plan, many minds: BCBAs, SLPs, OTs, PTs, and mental health providers work the same cases, often co-treating, so a child's plan reflects the whole picture, not parallel services that never speak.
• A real bridge to the classroom: Our half-day Prep School supports children working toward a traditional classroom who still need 1:1 support. Your clinical work connects to a concrete next step in a child's life, inside a model most providers simply don't have.

What you'll do

• Supervise your RBTs and oversee clinical quality
• Write and monitor individualized, assent-based, neuro-affirming treatment plans
• Run your own assessments and intakes
• Your assessment, your plan, your client
• Mentor and train RBTs and newer BCBAs
• Partner with families and collaborate live with SLPs, OTs, PTs, and mental health providers

What you'll work with

• Standardized assessments: ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, AFLS, PEAK, Vineland
• FBA and BIPs built around the child
• The Care Calculator and our outcome-measurement tools (STEP Score, Report Cards)
• Parent and caregiver training as a core part of every plan

What you bring

• BCBA certification, licensed in IL and in good standing
• Strong clinical judgment and clear, proactive communication
• Genuine commitment to children and families navigating autism and developmental needs
• Ability to perform essential functions such as sitting, standing, bending, and occasionally lifting up to 45 lbs

What it pays

• Competitive base, plus a $50/hour bonus for billable hours above 29/week, paid biweekly
• Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family (75% company-paid)
• 25+ days off in your first year, including PTO and 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• $500 annual Professional Development stipend and free in-house CEUs as a BACB ACE Provider

Pressure test us

• Clinical autonomy, built-in supervision time, true interdisciplinary collaboration, real mentorship

Behavioral Live

• Apply now, or hear directly from our team at BehaviorLive (use code BCBA for free CEs): behaviorlive.com/organizations/Gracent

About Gracent Pediatric Therapy

• We are an equal opportunity employer
• We believe diverse clinical teams build better programs for the diverse kids and families we serve