Behavior Therapist, Pediatric ABA - Clinic-Based

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with autistic children ages 2–12
• Implement therapy plans built by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Show up consistently, session after session, as a steady, supportive presence in each child's day
• Spend the vast majority of your day with kids
• Be on your feet
• Be engaged
• Be the most consistent adult in some of these kids' days

What We Do Differently

• PRACTICE ASSENT-BASED, NEUROAFFIRMING CARE
• FOLLOW EACH CHILD'S LEAD, HONOR THEIR BOUNDARIES, AND BUILD TRUST BEFORE WE BUILD SKILLS
• WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN A GENUINELY INTERDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENT

Available Schedules

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

Full-Time Benefits

• Time Off — 22+ paid days in your first year: 13 accrued PTO days, 7 paid holidays
• 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

Part-Time Benefits

• 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