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Devereux
Malvern, Pennsylvania

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$25-$30/hr

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Job Description

Devereux has an exciting opportunity to become a Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist with our Adult Services Community Adult Autism Participation Program!

This is an Independent Contractor Part-time (1099) position.

Devereux's Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP) provides personal growth opportunities for adults, ages 21 and over, with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, emotional and/or behavioral differences, and brain injuries.

The goal of CAAPP is to provide instruction and support across work, community and home environments that will facilitate participants in becoming a more independent, productive, socially connected member of his or her local community. This unique model focuses on partnering with community supports to maximize each consumer’s potential.

CAAPP is seeking Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialist (CRT) who have a bachelor's or master's degree in an allied health field, (communication disorders, counseling, education, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreation therapy, social work, or special education). Our CRTs serve participants residing in Montgomery County, Chester County and Delaware counties.

Location: 655 Sugartown Road, Building 500, Malvern PA 19355

As an Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist at Devereux: You will work with others who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

We Offer

  • flexibility with schedules- mission driven environment

As a CRT for CAAPP You Will

  • Provide community-based support and skill development to young adults diagnosed with autism who are transitioning out of educational programs
  • Provide support to participants in the areas of communication, social skills, self-care, work readiness, vocational training, and community based supportive employment
  • Use evidence-based instructional strategies to help participants achieve goals across home, community and work settings
  • Complete progress notes and data collection for each participant.
  • Work with the Integration Specialist and Behavior Support Specialist, if applicable, to identify areas of strength and need.

Pay: $25-$30 / hour

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in communication disorders, counseling, education, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreation therapy, social work, or special education)

Experience

  • Autism Experience: 1 year (required)
  • Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Behavior Technician: 1 year (preferred)
  • Direct Support Professional: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Job Coach: 1 year (preferred)
  • Autism Specialist: 1 year (preferred)

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Informed by the latest advancements in science and medicine, we combine evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement to help change lives.

We were founded in 1912 by special education pioneer, Helena Devereux.

Today, Devereux is a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare.

Our Mission: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

Our team includes approximately 6,000 dedicated employees and independent contractors throughout multiple locations across the United States. We offer a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children, adults and their families every year.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, we strive to incorporate Servant Leadership into our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. This is integrated into the delivery of quality programming for the individuals we serve, their families, and other stakeholders.

We offer challenging and exciting work, and our supportive environment creates an empowering and positive atmosphere. To be successful in our work environment, you will put the needs of others first, and will feel called to serve, and called to lead.

We also believe a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) is fundamental to providing the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in anti-discriminatory work that promotes an equitable and inclusive organization for all.

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. This role is not eligible for benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist provides community-based support and skill development to young adults with autism to facilitate independence in home, work, and community settings. They are responsible for implementing evidence-based instructional strategies and maintaining accurate progress notes and data collection for each participant.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Autism spectrum disorder supportBehavioral interventionCommunication disorders supportProgress documentationSocial skills trainingSelf-care supportCase management

Mental Health Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (301 salary observations; 2,134 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,162 salary observations; 54,114 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 39 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Malvern

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$609k
Typical market rent
$2,554/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Devereux

Mental Health Care
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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexibility with schedules
Mission driven environment