BCBA​/Behavior Analyst

Behavior Analyst

Location: Peoria, Illinois

Job Type: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, W2

Work Setting: Residential and community-based services

Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility based on client needs

Pay: Compensation is based on credentialing, DHS Level II approval status, Illinois Medicaid provider enrollment status, and relevant experience.

• Licensed Psychologists: $105,000–$120,000 annually
• BCBAs: $90,000–$105,000 annually
• BCaBAs: $78,000–$90,000 annually
• DHS Level II-approved providers: $68,000–$82,000 annually
• DHS Level II-eligible candidates pending approval: $62,000–$72,000 annually

Avento Health is recruiting a qualified Behavior Analyst, BCBA, BCaBA, Behavior Support Specialist, or Psychologist for a full-time opportunity with a nonprofit developmental disabilities services organization in Peoria, Illinois.

This role is a strong fit for a clinician or behavior support provider who has experience developing behavior support plans, completing behavioral assessments, supporting direct care teams, and working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential or community-based settings.

The position offers meaningful clinical work, schedule flexibility, strong mission alignment, and no set minimum billable hours requirement. The provider will support individuals in home and community environments while collaborating with direct care staff, guardians, and interdisciplinary team members.

Sign-on and relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates who commit to one year of employment.

Candidates must meet at least one of the following qualification paths:

• Licensed Psychologist
• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification through the BACB
• Active Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst certification through the BACB
• Current Illinois DHS Level II behavior provider approval
• Clear eligibility for Illinois DHS Level II approval, pending formal approval

To qualify through the Illinois DHS Level II pathway, candidates typically must have a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, documented ABA coursework or training hours, documented supervision by a Psychologist or BCBA, and experience writing behavior support plans.

An offer cannot be finalized for candidates using the DHS Level II pathway until the required DHS approval letter is obtained. Candidates who clearly meet the qualification requirements and are pending approval may still be considered for an initial conversation.

Anyone hired for this role will also need to apply as an Illinois Medicaid provider. Support with this process is typically available after hire. Candidates who have already started or completed Illinois Medicaid provider enrollment are strongly preferred, but this is not required for consideration.

• Develop, update, and oversee behavior support programs and related clinical documentation
• Write and revise behavior support plans based on individual needs, assessments, and team input
• Complete behavioral assessments, functional behavior analyses, risk assessments, and monthly notes
• Provide behavioral consultation, training, and guidance consistent with applicable professional standards and payer requirements
• Train and support direct care staff on behavior intervention strategies and individualized plans
• Monitor implementation quality, documentation accuracy, and opportunities for retraining
• Collaborate with internal teams, guardians, outside providers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Respond to phone-based on-call needs as required
• Provide services in homes, community settings, and other client environments as needed

• Must meet one approved qualification…