Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Job Description: Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Sr. BCBA)
Location / Service Areas: Greater Chicago Area (Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Rockford, Elgin)
Job Type: Full-Time / Hybrid
Schedule: Afterschool hours + flexible weekday availability
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically strong Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide clinical leadership and oversight of individualized, personalized, one-on-one ABA therapy. Services are delivered in the environments where children live, learn, and grow—including homes, daycares, schools, and community settings across the Greater Chicago Area.
Position Overview
As a Senior BCBA, you will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, analyzing client progress and data, and supervising and supporting Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). This role includes collaborating closely with families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure services are individualized and effective.
Note: Because services are provided in natural environments, travel throughout the Chicago region is required. Candidates must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and active auto insurance.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide consistent in-home supervision and clinical oversight across cases.
Support and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians through direct field observations.
Deliver parent training sessions with clarity, professionalism, and compassion.
Assist with onboarding and training new staff in the Chicago region.
Review data, update clinical programs, and ensure treatment fidelity.
Collaborate closely with internal departments to support smooth operations and quality service delivery.
Serve as a local clinical representative who embodies professionalism, teamwork, and reliability.
- Qualifications & Requirements
- Active BCBA certification (Required)
Active Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license (Required to provide services in Illinois)
Master’s degree or higher from a qualifying institution, consistent with BACB requirements
Proven experience providing ABA services in home-based settings
Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
Ability to travel throughout the Chicago region for in-home visits
IMPACT / IL Medicaid enrollment or willingness to enroll (Preferred)
Experience with ReThinkBH (Preferred)
Compensation & Incentives
Base Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 / year OR
Hourly Rate: $60 – $70 / hour
Productivity incentives
Billable hour bonus structure
Retention bonuses
Referral bonuses
Additional incentives related to regional team growth
- Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO) package and paid sick time
Flexible schedule
Company laptop provided
Paid CEUs and continuing education support
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Ability to move frequently: sit, stand, walk, kneel, crawl, bend, and transition between positions during sessions.
Adequate vision and hearing to observe behavior and track data.
Ability to drive/travel between multiple locations.
Role details
- Position
- Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Location
- Chicago, IL 60601
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Practice area
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Applications close
- November 6, 2026
- Compensation
- $60–$70 per hour
- Recruiter
- Colwyn Group, a US staffing firm. Colwyn Group is the employer of record.
- Reference
- COL-2026-070