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Behavior Support Specialist / BCBA / Psychologist

Location: Springfield, 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

Overview

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

Important Credentialing and Provider Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Must meet one approved qualification path, including Psychologist, BCBA, BCaBA, current DHS Level II provider, or clearly DHS Level II-eligible candidate pending approval
• Experience writing behavior support plans
• Experience with behavior assessments, intervention planning, documentation, and staff support
• Ability to provide behavioral consultation, training, and support within the scope of the candidate’s credentialing and approval status
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based work
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
• Willingness and ability to complete Illinois Medicaid provider enrollment if not already enrolled

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Illinois DHS Level II behavior provider approval letter
• Current or in-progress Illinois Medicaid provider enrollment
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Experience in residential, community-based, or adult disability service settings
• Experience training direct support professionals or interdisciplinary teams
• Comfort working independently across multiple service environments

Skills

• Behavior assessment and analysis
• Behavior support planning
• Functional behavior assessment
• Staff training and support
• Clinical documentation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Community-based service delivery
• Developmental disabilities support

Work Environment

Behavior support providers have access to an office location, but most services are delivered onsite in individuals’ homes, in the community, and during outings. This is a hands-on, field-based role with flexibility in scheduling based on client needs.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Tiered compensation based on credentials, approval status, provider enrollment status, and experience
• Psychologists, BCBAs, BCaBAs, and DHS Level II-qualified providers may all be considered
• Sign-on and relocation assistance may be available with a one-year commitment
• No set minimum billable hours required
• Flexible full-time schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Mission-driven work supporting adults in community living settings
• Opportunity to provide hands-on behavioral support across residential and community environments

Benefits

• Medical plan options, including PPO, Affordable Care Plan, Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC), and preventive-only coverage.
• Dental coverage through Lucent with access to the Aetna dental network.
• Vision coverage through EyeMed.
• Virtual primary care, virtual mental health, and telemedicine through First Stop Health for employees enrolled in a major medical plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• At least two weeks of paid time off during the first year of employment.
• Eight observed paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Employer-paid long-term disability and basic life/AD&D coverage for eligible employees after applicable eligibility periods.
• Voluntary life/AD&D coverage available through UNUM.
• Approved continuing education reimbursement or direct payment for professional-role-related education.
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.

Benefit eligibility and effective dates vary by plan and employment status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avento Health and its client partner are equal opportunity employers and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.

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