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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Orland Park, IL

Adapt for Life: Center for ABA Therapy and Autism$70,000–$89,000/yrOrland Park, ILFull timePosted 2d agoStill open, checked every night

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About the job

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Orland Park, IL

$70,000–$89,000 Annual Compensation, Including Weekly Bonus Opportunities | Full-Time | Weekly Pay

Join Adapt For Life!

At Adapt For Life (AFL) , we're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families through high-quality, individualized ABA therapy.

As a privately owned and operated organization, we believe in supporting our clinicians, fostering professional growth, and creating a collaborative environment where our teams can succeed.

We're looking for a dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team in Orland Park, Illinois!

Why Join Adapt For Life?

  • Manageable Caseloads: Typically 8 learners, with caseloads designed with CASP guidelines in mind.
  • Competitive Compensation: $70,000–$89,000 in annual compensation, inclusive of weekly bonus opportunities.
  • Bonus Opportunities: Earn up to $14,300 annually through our performance-based bonus program.
  • Clinical Support: Work alongside an on-site Clinical Director who provides mentorship, guidance, and collaboration.
  • Professional Development: Access free continuing education opportunities through our ACE provider status, CASP membership, and CentralReach resources.
  • Operational Support: Dedicated clinic leadership and business operations teams help manage administrative and operational responsibilities.
  • Work-from-Home Incentives: Monthly opportunities based on program eligibility.
  • Weekly Pay: Consistent, reliable weekly pay.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance options
  • Benefits available after 30 days of full-time employment, effective the first of the following month
  • 18 paid days off annually plus 6 paid holidays
  • State conference registration covered without requiring PTO to attend
  • Free continuing education opportunities
  • Education Assistance Program offering up to $2,000 per calendar year for eligible tuition or student loan reimbursement
  • Supportive clinical leadership and opportunities for professional growth

What You'll Do

  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based ABA treatment plans.
  • Provide clinical supervision, training, and ongoing support to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).
  • Monitor learner progress, analyze data, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Provide parent and caregiver training to support meaningful learner outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional and payer requirements.
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative clinical environment.

What We're Looking For

  • Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
  • Current Illinois behavior analyst licensure or eligibility to obtain required licensure before providing services.
  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
  • Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and supervision skills.
  • Effective communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
  • Commitment to ethical, individualized, high-quality ABA therapy.

Our Core Values

At Adapt For Life, our core values guide how we support our learners, families, and teammates:

  • Compassion: Show You Care
  • Honesty & Integrity: Do The Right Thing
  • Respect: Treat Others How They Want To Be Treated
  • Growth Mindset: Bloom Where You Are Planted
  • Building Relationships: Make Everyone Feel Like Someone

Grow Your Career With Adapt For Life!

We're looking for BCBAs who are passionate about providing exceptional clinical care and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Apply today to join Adapt For Life in Orland Park, Illinois!

Requirements

The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Clinical Services

  • Responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral assessments and behavioral treatment programs for children, their families, and their community caregivers
  • Manage coordination of case management activities
  • Oversee a caseload of 8 clients or no more than 300 weekly RBT hours, while billing 29 hours per week. Additional salary earnings for 30 or more!
  • Provide training to parents and caregivers to implement treatment programs
  • Responsible for providing clinical appropriate supervision and training of clinical staff

Consultation Services

  • Responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral assessment and behavioral treatment programs in school, home, and community settings
  • Conduct functional behavior assessments
  • Provide consultative services to parents, teachers, and other clinical/educational personnel
  • Provide staff training as needed
  • Responsible for coordination of home and school communication regarding treatment program
  • Organize, facilitate and lead treatment team meetings

Administrative

  • Effective and timely documentation skills
  • Timely completion all paperwork and phone contacts to caregivers, funding sources, outside agencies and schools (as appropriate) regarding treatment and development of treatment plans, goals, and objectives

Professional Conduct

  • Establish effective clinical and ethical relationships with clients and families, and maintain appropriate boundaries
  • Establish and maintain professional and ethical working relationships with staff and in collaborations with funding sources, community agencies, schools, medical practices, and other therapy providers

The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job or assigned by supervisory personnel.

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, education / special education, or a related field
  • BCBA Certification required or waiting to take BACB examination within 30 days.
  • Current / ability to obtain Behavior Analyst Licensure (if state requires)
  • At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavior disorders
  • Experience in behavioral assessment and treatment
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience with children on the autism spectrum
  • Possess a Valid Driver’s license

From Adapt for Life: Center for ABA Therapy and Autism's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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