Behavior Therapist

Anna Autism Care • Wayland, MA

7d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

ANNA Autism Care is hiring Behavior Therapists to provide evidence-based, one-on-one therapy to children with Autism using the Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) approach. Therapists work at center-based Autism care centers across Massachusetts, delivering play-based, child-centered services in a clinical pod with 5–7 clients. The role includes paid onboarding, RBT training, weekly clinical supervision, and mentorship from BCBAs. RBT certification is a condition of employment; ANNA provides the required training and covers the cost of the certification process described in the posting.

This is a full-time position with a stated schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, and 25–35 hours per week. Starting pay is $24–$26 per hour, with a $400 retention bonus after six months of employment. A degree in Psychology, Education, Child Development, or a related field and experience working with children are preferred but not required.

Requirements

• RBT certification is required as a condition of employment; candidates who are not certified must complete ANNA's paid RBT training program and obtain certification within the timeframe set by ANNA's onboarding policy.
• Maintain RBT certification in good standing throughout employment, including BACB supervision, renewal, and ethics requirements.
• Available Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• Passionate about working with children with Autism and eager to grow in the ABA field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to perform physically active tasks, including sitting on the floor, crawling, running, lifting up to 50 lbs, and maintaining close proximity to clients during sessions.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Psychology, Education, Child Development, or a related field (preferred, not required).
• Experience working with children (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized ABA therapy plans under BCBA supervision to teach communication and socialization skills and reduce challenging or injurious behaviors.
• Deliver play-based, child-centered therapy using the NDBI framework.
• Collect accurate session data to measure client progress toward treatment plan goals and communicate progress with clinical supervisors.
• Assist BCBAs with assessment procedures, including preference assessments and skill or behavior assessments, as directed.
• Participate in scheduled BCBA supervision and complete required supervision and session documentation.
• Obtain and maintain active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification in good standing, including BACB supervision, renewal, and ethics requirements.
• Build positive relationships with children and families and provide caregivers with daily updates.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging therapy environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid time off.
• $400 retention bonus after six months of employment.
• Free RBT 40-hour training, supervised competency assessment, and first certification exam attempt; training time is paid.
• Certification bonus for completing RBT training within two weeks of starting.
• Paid onboarding, weekly clinical supervision, and ongoing mentorship from BCBAs.
• Career advancement opportunities, including BCBA sponsorship for top performers and covered Master's in ABA tuition.
• Monthly team lunches, seasonal celebrations, and summer events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed