Behavior Therapist, Pediatric ABA - Clinic-Based
About The Position
North Shore Pediatric Therapy is hiring a clinic-based Behavior Therapist to provide hands-on, one-to-one support to children ages 2–12. The role helps children develop communication, independence, and confidence, with support for skills that apply at home, school, and in everyday life. Care is described as assent-based and neuroaffirming, respecting each child’s individuality, boundaries, autonomy, and potential. The position is active rather than desk-based and involves playing games and practicing daily living and social skills with children, responding calmly to challenging moments, recording progress and session notes, and communicating with the clinical team. Therapists work collaboratively with behavior analysts and interdisciplinary colleagues, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health professionals. Paid RBT training and certification are provided during the first month, with an increase in pay after certification. The organization offers mentorship, coaching, feedback, and performance reviews and raises every six months. Potential development paths include RBT, clinical fellowship and BCBA roles, or Lead RBT. Starting pay is $19 per billable hour, increasing to $22.50 after RBT certification; pay may also vary with experience and education.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must have afternoon/evening availability for shifts starting at 3 p.m. and Saturday availability.
- Must have the physical stamina and mobility to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 45 pounds while actively engaging with children.
- Must be able to communicate effectively visually and auditorily.
- Experience working with children is identified as a good-fit qualification; examples include babysitting, coaching, camps, or classrooms.
- Calm, flexible, and eager to learn, including during challenging moments.
- Belief in supporting children with respect and empathy rather than compliance.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in long-term careers in ABA, education, child psychology, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or mental health.
- Experience working with children, such as babysitting, coaching, camps, or classrooms.
Responsibilities
- Work one-to-one with children ages 2–12 to support communication, independence, and confidence.
- Use play and everyday activities to help children build language, social, and practical skills.
- Support children through challenging moments, including meltdowns or elopement, with patience and a calm presence.
- Track progress and write session notes so the BCBA can update therapy plans.
- Communicate with the team throughout the day to problem-solve, celebrate progress, and adjust support as needed.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinicians, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health professionals.
Benefits
- Paid RBT training and certification.
- Pay increase to $22.50 per hour after RBT certification.
- Performance reviews and raises every six months.
- Real-time support, mentorship, coaching, and feedback from experienced clinicians.
- Flexible schedules with start times at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 1 p.m., or 3 p.m.
- Monthly team events and recognition.
- Health insurance for full-time team members.
- Dental insurance for full-time team members.
- Vision insurance for full-time team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
