Supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst; BCBA

Supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Posted 1 week ago

Come join one of the fastest growing, truly transformative pediatric therapy groups in Chicago. Lumiere Children’s Therapy is searching for extraordinary professionals to work in an interdisciplinary therapy setting. We are looking for someone who will grow with us and bring the best they have for the fantastic kids we serve.

We offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and positivity and inspiration at the end of long days. We value and will provide in‑house training to help support you and hone your skills.

We work with children with communication disorders, fine and gross motor challenges, emotional disorders, language delays, sensory integration issues, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, and social skill challenges. Collaboration across disciplines helps reveal the optimal learning styles and care plan for the children we serve. We also focus on educating families so they become allies in their child’s development and specific challenges.

Job type:
Full‑time

Base pay: $80,000 – $100,000 per year.

Range is provided by Lumiere Children’s Therapy Chicago. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The primary function of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is to plan, develop, and monitor a variety of behavior interventions to meet the needs of clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or other behavioral and social/communication challenges. The BCBA also consults with and teaches ABA Therapists and other therapeutic team members (i.e., caregivers, Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, etc.)

how to implement behavior analytic strategies; develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans; and monitors progress regularly by analyzing data. The BCBA manages the child’s ABA Team and provides ongoing training and direct supervision to team members.

• Direct supervision for ABA Therapists or RBTs who deliver direct ABA services to clients.
• Direct and indirect supervision for individuals accruing hours for their BCBA or BCaBA fieldwork.

• Use appropriate assessment tools (VB‑MAPP, ABLLS‑R or AFLS) and data to develop and implement individualized behavior analytic treatment plans.
• Monitor and modify treatment plans based on direct observations, therapist or parent feedback and objective data collected by therapists or parents.
• Provide supervision and deliver feedback to ABA Therapists to improve implementation of ABA Therapy.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and prepare reports as required.
• Ensure that all treatment plans and programs comply with contract requirements, professional standards and insurance requirements.
• Coordinate recruiting, selection, training, and retention of ABA Therapists and RBTs.
• Coordinate efforts with the Lead BCBA to ensure all treatment‑related aspects of each ABA Treatment Plan are addressed thoroughly.
• Plan for generalization and maintenance of skills across settings, including Parent Education sessions.
• Conduct assessments and summarize findings as needed (preference assessments, functional analyses, functional behavior assessments, etc.).
• Participate in Individual Education Program (IEP) team meetings for clients as appropriate.
• Promote positive public relations, facilitate interagency collaboration, and advocate for the establishment and maintenance of comprehensive services.
• Participate in professional growth activities such as professional development meetings for ABA staff, team meetings and booster training sessions as needed.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.
• Respond to emails daily.
• SOAP note completion within 48 hours.

• Strong communication skills to work with a diverse team.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use required software.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, including during emergencies or when a supervisor is not onsite.
• Maintain current status regarding assigned core competencies and other…