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Behavior Therapist - Chelmsford, MA

Counselor / TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$30/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

At Red House Behavior Resources, our top priority is delivering personalized, high-quality services to our clients while maintaining a supportive environment for our providers to thrive. Founded and led by experienced BCBAs, we've been dedicated to making positive impacts in the lives of individuals facing developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges for over a decade.

Behavior Technicians work closely with clients, typically in their homes, implementing personalized treatment plans with guidance and support from Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). They play a crucial role in their clients' support system, encouraging them to overcome challenges and develop new skills through evidence-based interventions.

Your Responsibilities Include

  • Delivering one-on-one therapy to clients.
  • Supporting clients as they learn new behavioral, social, communication, and daily living skills.
  • Collecting data on client behaviors and progress according to their treatment plan.
  • Assisting in training caregivers on the implementation of treatment plans.
  • Collaborating with BCBAs and caregivers to ensure ongoing support and care for our clients.

In Addition to a Fulfilling Role, We Provide

  • Opportunities for career growth, including BCBA supervision, RBT certification, and CPR training.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Competitive pay in line with your experience and qualifications.
  • Referral program incentives because good people know good people..
  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health, vision, and dental insurance coverage, as well as paid time off.

To Join Our Team, You'll Need

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous experience with developmental disabilities.
  • Preferably, experience or training in ABA techniques.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • A willingness to work in clients' homes

If you're looking for a welcoming team where you can grow professionally while making a difference in the lives of others, we'd love to have you on board. Get in touch, and let's discuss how you can join the Red House crew!

Red House Behavior Resources is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Hourly rate: $25.00 to $30.00 /hour DOE - Part time

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Key Responsibilities

The Behavior Therapist delivers one-on-one therapy and implements personalized treatment plans in clients' homes. They are responsible for collecting behavioral data and collaborating with BCBAs and caregivers to support client progress.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Reliable transportation and a willingness to work in clients' homes are required.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior therapyData collectionTreatment plan implementationClient supportCaregiver trainingBehavioral interventionSocial skills developmentCommunication skills developmentDaily living skills training

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$52k–$62kMental Health Therapy median $58k (middle half $52k–$58k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$54k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Massachusetts273 active7,810 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 24% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts counselor listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 16% offer loan repayment529 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,422 in the last 30 days1,438 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,872 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Professional Development Assistance
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance (Full-Time)
Paid Time Off (Full-Time)
Referral Program Incentives
BCBA Supervision
RBT Certification
CPR Training

Living in Natick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$840k
Typical market rent
$2,944/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.