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North Shore Pediatric Therapy

BCBA Fellowship Student, Clinic-Based

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$34,786 / year median in Illinois

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

At North Shore Pediatric Therapy, you don't have to chase down supervision opportunities or hope you stumble into the right experiences. We've built them in. From unrestricted activities to leadership practice, from study support to interdisciplinary collaboration—you'll get everything you need to not only meet BACB requirements, but to go beyond them . That's why our fellowship model leads to a 90% first-attempt pass rate . Because when you're prepared the right way, you don't just pass—you thrive. Whether you're still building your hours or already hit 1,000, we'll meet you where you are: Assistant Clinical Coordinator (ACC): For students working toward 1,000 fieldwork hours Lead Assistant Clinical Coordinator (LACC): For students with 1,000+ total fieldwork hours (any type), ready for more responsibility Why NSPT?
Built-In Experiences, Not Box-Checking:
You'll never need to scramble to find intakes, discharges, or unrestricted activities—they're systematically provided as part of your role. Every requirement is covered, and every experience is intentional. Beyond the
Minimum:
We don't just prep you to "get by." You'll practice leadership, collaborate across disciplines, and develop clinical judgment that sets you apart the day you become a BCBA.
A Clear Path Forward:
ACC → LACC → BCBA. Your next role is already waiting. You don't need to leave to level up. I nterdisciplinary
Collaboration:
You'll learn side by side with ABA, neuropsych, OT, PT, speech, and mental health teams, so you become the kind of BCBA who sees the whole child.
Family Impact You'll Feel:
You get to be the reason a parent finally exhales. That's what happens here. Our kids don't know you're logging hours. They just know they're thriving. Who Thrives Here Enrolled in graduate-level ABA coursework, working toward BCBA certification RBT-certified Have 1,000+ total fieldwork hours (for Lead ACC) OR are working toward it (for ACC) Patient, compassionate, and comfortable leading and coaching others Quick to learn new systems and tech (we'll train you on ours) What You'll Do Partner with a Clinical Director to complete unrestricted supervision activities Provide direct therapy as part of client teams Mentor and coach Behavior Therapists with real-time feedback Lead family training to help therapy carry into home and community life Our benefits:
Career Path & Certification:
We offer comprehensive training and support. You will work your way up from the Assistant Clinical Coordinator to a Lead Assistant Clinical Coordinator role. As part of this, you will have the opportunity to get weekly supervision, practice doing intakes, discharges, unrestricted hours, and more. You will also have access to our modules and study group (which has a 97% rate of passing the BCBA exam on the first try, and 100% total pass rate!)
Interdisciplinary Support:
You'll thrive in our multi-disciplinary environment, working with teams in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Neuropsychology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Mental Health.
Flexible scheduling:
Many of our kiddos need after school, evening and Saturday hours. You'll let us know the days and times you are available and we'll build your caseload! 401(k) with company match Paid time off (for full-time employees) Health, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees) Paid holidays (for full-time employees) ✨ Why This is
Special :
At NSPT, you won't have to chase hours or wonder if you'll be ready. Every experience you need is built in. And when you pass the exam (on your first try), you'll already know—you're prepared to step confidently into your career as a BCBA. Per hour $24 - $24 USD