About this opportunity
Cortica lists this Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Hybrid opportunity in joliet, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Hybrid
Location: Naperville and Surrounding Areas (Hybrid Option Available)
At Cortica, our Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) use a strength-based, holistic approach to clinical programming for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. Our valued BCBAs are leaders who make a difference and create a supportive environment where all clinicians in our transdisciplinary team can thrive, grow, and make a meaningful, long-term impact for families.
You’ll provide groundbreaking, neurodiversity-affirming care, while enjoying the flexibility and support you deserve.
Why Choose Cortica?
We’re excited to support your continued professional development, growth, well-being, and ability to make a meaningful impact as part of a transdisciplinary team.
Total Earning Potential (Salary + Bonus): $93,000–$113,000 plus up to an additional 10% of your monthly salary with our second bonus.
Generous Time Off to Recharge and Maintain Work-Life Balance: Up to 22 days off in your first year, increasing to 26 days after 12 months.
Flexible Hybrid Role: Remote flexibility allows you to balance clinical work and administrative tasks on your terms. Telehealth is determined by the BCBA when it’s clinically effective for the client and BT.
CEU Stipend: $2,000 annually to support your continued professional development.
License Reimbursement: We cover the cost of your BCBA license renewal.
401(k) Matching: Helping you plan for your future with matching contributions.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, plus pet insurance.
Set Scheduling: Predictable work hours help you balance your work and personal life.
Your Role and Impact
As a BCBA at Cortica, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing neurodiversity-affirming clinical programming for patients receiving ABA treatment. You'll lead a team of behavior technicians (BTs), empowering them to make a lasting difference in the lives of children with developmental differences.
What you’ll love about this role
Achievable Targets: You’ll average 26 billable hours per week, with reduced targets during shorter weeks to ensure a manageable workload.
Industry-Leading Dual Bonus Program: Enjoy two separate bonus opportunities that reward your impact and leadership. Productivity Bonus: Increase your earning potential through flexible productivity incentives designed to reward additional billable hours while maintaining work-life balance.
ABA Caseload Bonus: Earn additional monthly bonus opportunities based on ABA direct service hours billed and converted within your POD, with bonus potential up to 10% of monthly base salary.
Growth and Advancement Opportunities: You’ll advance through BCBA levels I, II, III, and IV. At levels III and IV, productivity targets are reduced to 22, allowing focus on leadership, talent cultivation, and broader professional interests.
Autonomy over Your Schedule: Full control over when and where you supervise your cases, empowering you to design a schedule that works for you.
Administrative Support: Our dedicated team handles scheduling, billing, and credentialing, leaving you more time to focus on clinical care and patients.
Qualifications and Requirements
Master’s degree in human services or a related field.
Current BCBA (Board-Certified Behavior Analyst) Certification required.
Driving Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle report review.
What Makes Cortica Different from Other ABA Companies?
A Transdisciplinary Approach to Care: Unlike many ABA companies that focus solely on behavior therapy, Cortica offers a holistic, multidisciplinary model of care. Our team includes experts from occupational therapy, speech pathology, pediatrics, and more, addressing the whole child and delivering integrated, effective care.
Focus on Collaboration: We collaborate with families, caregivers, and other clinicians to create individualized care plans that empower everyone involved, ensuring each child’s unique needs are met and the team is aligned for success.
Quality Over Quantity: We prioritize value-based care partnerships that focus on quality rather than quantity. Patients benefit from time dedicated to collaborative, integrated care, while clinicians receive more time for thoughtful clinical decision-making. Reimbursement is based on outcomes, not just session count.
By joining Cortica, you’ll be part of a team redefining ABA therapy—combining compassion, innovation, and collaboration to deliver results that matter.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today to learn more.
Cortica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Please review the full job description here: Job Description.
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Worksite address
joliet, IL, 60432, US
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