📍 North Shore Pediatric Therapy — 1657 W Cortland Street, Chicago, IL (Bucktown)
💵 $18/hour to start. $20/hour once RBT certified (paid training)
🕒 Multiple schedules available — mornings, afternoons, and Saturdays

This is an entry-level ABA therapy position at North Shore Pediatric Therapy. No prior clinical experience required. We're hiring for both full-time and part-time roles, and we will train you, pay for your RBT certification, and give you real mentorship from day one.

What we need is someone who is good with kids, stays calm when things get hard, and wants to build something — a career in behavioral health, child psychology, ABA, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology.

What a Behavior Technician Does

As a Behavior Technician (BT) at North Shore Pediatric Therapy, you work 1:1 with autistic children ages 2–12. You implement therapy plans built by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and show up consistently, session after session, as a steady, supportive presence in each child's day.

You'll spend the vast majority of your day with kids. You'll be on your feet. You'll be engaged. You'll be the most consistent adult in some of these kids' days, and that matters more than most job descriptions will tell you.

What We Do Differently

At North Shore Pediatric Therapy, we practice assent-based, neuroaffirming care — which means we follow each child's lead, honor their boundaries, and build trust before we build skills. You'll work alongside occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health professionals in a genuinely interdisciplinary environment.

Available Schedules

We have two tracks open at our Bucktown location. Both start at $18/hour with the same RBT certification path.

Full-Time:

• Monday–Friday, 8am or 9am start
• Full benefits package (see below)

Part-Time:

• 8am, 12pm or 3pm start + Saturdays required
• Minimum 15 hours per week
• Best for: students, career changers, or anyone building toward full-time

Pay, Benefits & Growth

• $19/hour to start
• $22.50/hour upon RBT certification (within your first month — fully paid and supported)
• Performance-based raises every 6 months
• $500+ referral bonus when someone you refer gets hired
• Free in-house CEUs for all team members
• Clear growth tracks: BT → RBT → Lead RBT, or RBT → BCBA pathway with supervised hours and test prep support

Full-Time Benefits

The following apply to full-time team members:

Time Off — 22+ paid days in your first year:

• 13 accrued PTO days
• 7 paid holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day + 1/2 days on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve)
• 2 personal days

Health Benefits:

• Medical insurance — Gracent covers 75% of the premium on average
• Dental and vision insurance
• Telemedicine for all employees
• Basic life, AD&D, hospital indemnity, and disability insurance
• 5 tax-free spending accounts (FSA, HSA, dependent care, and more)

Retirement:

• 401(k) with 4% company match

Career & Growth:

• $500+ referral bonus when someone you refer gets hired
• $1,000+ scholarships for employees pursuing a Master's or PhD in a clinical field
• Free in-house CEUs for all team members
• BCBA supervision hours and test prep support for graduate students
• Clear growth tracks: BT → RBT → Lead RBT or BCBA pathway

Part-Time Benefits

The following apply to part-time team members:

• Telemedicine access
• Employee Assistance Program — free counseling for you and your dependents
• $500+ referral bonus
• Free in-house CEUs
• Paid RBT training and certification
• Performance reviews and raises every 6 months

Who Thrives Here

You don't need a clinical resume. You need real experience with kids — babysitting, coaching, camps, classroom work, tutoring, youth ministry, etc.

You're a great fit for this behavior technician role if you:

• Stay calm and grounded when things get hard
• Find meaning in showing up consistently for someone who needs it
• Can take feedback and use it without getting defensive
• Are curious about careers in ABA, behavioral health, child psychology, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework in psychology, education, or a related field preferred
• Able to actively engage with children — sitting on the floor, walking, lifting up to 45 lbs
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

We're hiring now for Behavior Technician positions in Bucktown, Chicago. We review every application and move quickly — apply today.

North Shore Pediatric Therapy | 1657 W Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60647
Serving Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Ukrainian Village, and the surrounding North Side Chicago neighborhoods

Annual compensation: $82,000–$110,000
Job Type: Full-time
Work Setting: In-person, clinic
Location: Chicago (Bucktown), IL

Let’s be real: not all therapy companies are created equal. Some places give you a title and a caseload. At North Shore Pediatric Therapy, you get something different: a career you’re proud to talk about because you can point to the kids who are speaking their first words, eating family meals for the first time, or finally thriving in a classroom because of the work you and your team led.

We’re the kind of company where:

• You’ll actually feel good wearing the swag, because it represents a place that values assent-based, ethical care and backs clinicians with real resources.
• Unlike most providers, our centers practice true interdisciplinary care. BCBAs, SLPs, and OTs providers working side by side, often co-treating, so kids get support that reflects the whole picture of who they are.
• When someone asks, “So what do you do?” you won’t just say “I’m a BCBA.” You’ll tell them you work at one of the few companies that refuses blanket 40-hour recommendations. While others default to preset buckets, we use a framework that considers diagnostic severity, adaptive functioning, age, access to other therapies, and quality of life. The result? Recommendations that are individualized, ethical, and built around the child and family in front of us.
• Growth isn’t a buzzword here — it’s a path. Many of our leaders, including Clinical Directors, started as BCBAs at NSPT. We’re known for giving clinicians the mentorship, training, and opportunities they need to step into leadership when they’re ready.

This is an opportunity to do the best work of your career — guiding dedicated RBTs, solving meaningful clinical challenges, and impacting the lives of families every single day.

Who Will Love This Job:

• An RBT whisperer: You find joy in coaching, modeling, and seeing your RBTs gain confidence with every session.
• A reinforcement master: You don’t just teach reinforcement, you live it — high-fives, goofy cheers, and genuine praise are your love language.
• A data detective: You get a thrill from seeing graphs climb, spotting trends in behavior, and using data to tell the story of progress.
• A behavior puzzle-solver: Whether it’s a tricky tantrum, a stubborn skill, or a curveball day, you dive in with creativity and calm.
• A family translator: You can take ABA jargon and turn it into simple, supportive guidance that parents actually understand and appreciate.
• A little bit playful: You know therapy works best when it’s fun, and you’re not afraid to get on the floor, use silly voices, or celebrate tiny wins like they’re championship moments.

What You’ll Do

• Provide clinical oversight and supervision for RBTs.
• Write and monitor individualized treatment plans that reflect ethical, assent-based care.
• Coach, mentor, and train RBTs to ensure best practices.
• Partner with families to set meaningful goals and celebrate progress.
• Collaborate with SLPs and OTs providers to deliver wraparound care.
• Ensure documentation and treatment plans meet high clinical standards.
• Build a culture of support, growth, and collaboration.

What You Bring:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), licensed in the state of Illinois and in good standing.
• Strong communicator who is proactive and detail-oriented.
• Passion for serving children and families, especially those with autism and developmental needs.
• Ability to perform essential functions such as sitting, standing, bending, and occasionally lifting up to 45 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Why Join North Shore Pediatric Therapy?

Because being a BCBA here means more than running programs — it means shaping futures, including your own. You’ll see your influence in:

• Kids who thrive because of the care you provide.
• RBTs who grow under your coaching and guidance.
• Families who finally feel supported and understood.

And because we know great leaders deserve great support, here’s what we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• 25+ days off in your first year through PTO + 7 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match to plan for your future.
• $500 Professional development stipend + free In-house CEUs — we invest in your growth.
• BCBA bonus program: Earn $50 for every billable hour 30+. Your hard work and efficiency don’t go unnoticed.
• A supportive environment where feedback fuels growth, creativity sparks ideas, and laughter is part of the job.

We know you’re already doing incredible work where you are, but at North Shore Pediatric Therapy, we’re committed to creating an environment where you can do even more—while being supported, celebrated, and inspired along the way. Whether you’re ready to make a move or just want to explore your options, we’d love to show you what else is out there. Let’s talk about how we can help you lead, inspire, and grow in your career.