Part-Time Behavior Therapist - Orange County
Listed compensation
$25-$35/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
At myHHBS, we are a growing team of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts, Master Level Supervisors, Registered Behavior Technicians, and Behavior Therapists in the field of Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy (ABA).
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Behavior Therapists for part-time positions to deliver quality, compassionate, and empathetic one-on-one services throughout Los Angeles County. This job is a terrific opportunity to help children develop appropriate social behaviors and life skills.
We offer paid training and will help guide, support, and mentor your career in Behavior Analysis.
We are an employee friendly organization that offers a high level of support from well-trained and experienced supervisors, innovative programs, and individualized attention to support your career goals as a member of myHHBS.
Positions - 5
Locations - Stanton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach
Must be available within the hours of 3:00-8:00 at least 3 days per week Mon-Friday.
Requirements
- Behavior Therapist Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement treatment plans as part of a dynamic team under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Master’s level supervisor.
- Collect data on all programs.
- Analyze and assist young clients in developing appropriate social behaviors and life skills
- Record detailed observation notes for every client
- Collaborate with family members to obtain feedback on progress and provide support
Attend Clinical Team Meetings and Training Sessions
Work independently as well as on a team, taking instruction and constructive feedback positively to ensure a high quality of service to the client
Behavior Therapist Requirements and Qualifications
Availability
Must be available at least 3 days per week Mon-Fri from 3-8
Education and Experience
- Associates Degree/Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 6 months of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and sit/play on the floor for extended periods of time
- Negative TB test within last 4 years
- Must have valid Driver’s License, proof of insurance, and own transportation ·
- Pass pre-employment background check
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Pay Rate: $25-$35 per hour
- Competitive pay and initial and ongoing paid training - Maximum pay is dependent upon the combination of education and experience
- Compensation for mileage and travel time if traveling from one client to another in same day
- RBT supervision
- Paid sick time
- Opportunities for annual pay increases
- 401K participation for all employees after 1 year - 4% match
Key Responsibilities
Implement treatment plans and collect data on client progress under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. Collaborate with families and clinical teams to support the development of social behaviors and life skills in young clients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $52k–$73k | Mental Health Therapy median $161k (middle half $146k–$161k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$56k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in California | 589 active | 7,813 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 30% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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