Part-Time Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst; BCBA​/LBA; Chicago

3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL | Monday–Friday, Part-time Schedule - no evenings or weekends.

• Hourly Rate: $36-$41/hour
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
• Growth and Learning:
  Continuing education and approved CEUs.
• Mentorship and Supervision:
  Opportunities to mentor others within your department in addition to student supervision.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan:
  Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.
• Free Onsite Parking

Merlin Day Academy is an intensive therapeutic day program providing education and therapeutic intervention in a supportive classroom environment for children ages 6-14 with autism, AHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. Our relationship-based, family-centered approach focuses on helping students build the skills that foster success in their community and beyond.

As a Part-Time BCBA at Merlin Day Academy, you will provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and families in our clinic, clients' schools and homes. You'll work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs, supporting their cognitive, social, emotional, adaptive, and developmental growth.

• Provide caregiver coaching and support.
• Conduct behavioral assessments.
• Develop evidence-based individualized behavior intervention and treatment plans.
• Supervise and mentoring RBTs and ABA students, if applicable.
• Collaborate daily with occupational, physical, and speech therapists, social workers, educators, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Current BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB
• Active Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license through IDFPR
• Experience providing behavior therapy services to children with autism and/or other neurodevelopmental differences

• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs, including but not limited to lifting children, therapy equipment etc.
• Ability to walk and/or run if needed to keep clients safe.
• Ability to implement behavior management techniques, based on training provided by the company.
• Ability to use hands and arms to prepare and perform required therapy tasks.
• Ability to utilize keyboard, desktop, and ipad to complete documentation required for funders.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Merlin Day Academy, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on what you love - helping children and families. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes innovation, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and growth.

Merlin Day Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As such, it is the policy of the Company that hiring, training, employment advancement, compensation, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment shall be determined without regard to race, ancestry, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest record (or criminal history record ordered expunged, sealed, or impounded), or as otherwise prohibited by law.