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New Beginnings ABA
Southbridge, Massachusetts

Behavior Therapist: Bilingual- afternoons: Monday thru Thursday - Southbridge

CounselorNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$23-$27/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Afternoon shift differential: $23 - $27 per hour (pay rates listed include a $2 per hour pay differential for working 3 pm - 6 pm shift)

Seeking Bilingual- English/Spanish speaking staff for afternoon client

Available Schedule

Weekday Afternoons

Monday thru Thursday 3:00/3:30 pm - 6 pm

Join a Strong and Passionate Community

Become a member of our Dynamic team of Dedicated professionals who are committed to maximizing each child’s potential. We encourage a Holistic approach to ABA treatment; offering Outstanding support to our clients and their families in a multitude of settings (home, center & community).

What You Will Be Doing

As a behavior therapist, you are directly responsible for providing the one-to-one instruction of skills and alternatives to interfering behavior(s) based on the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Do You Value Support?

  • Clinical and Administrative support
  • We are a supportive and close-knit team that values the voice and input of our staff through promoting the sharing of ideas within our clinic. We understand the importance of utilizing some of our best resources; our staff!!!

What we are looking for in our team players:

  • Helpful (but not required) to have experience with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities with accompanying behavioral disorders.
  • Capability to work independently as well as in a team environment with colleagues and Supervisors.
  • Exhibits excellent articulation skills in both verbal and written communication.
  • Possesses the aptitude to coordinate with others in recognizable and demonstrated ways.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability, with training, to perform appropriate physical restraint as needed
  • Punctuality and accountability
  • Capacity to maintain confidentiality and a high standard of ethics; Work well with teams (staff, families, and clinical consultants).
  • Timely and accurate notification and documentation of incidents and plans.
  • Can receive feedback in a professional manner and work independently with initial direction.
  • Skilled at standing for extended periods of time when needed and/or walk/run after clients
  • Excellent play skills for toddler/young child age groups, along with the agility to get up from and down to floor level to interact with clients at their level
  • Capable of cleaning up after client sessions and helping out other staff when asked.

What We Can Offer You?

  • Proud to offer highly competitive Shift Differential Pay rates for our afternoon staff
  • $23 - $27 per hour * Based on experience and/or relative degrees (pay rates listed include a $2 per hour pay differential for working 3 pm - 6 pm shift)
  • Sick Pay
  • Training in ABA methods
  • Pay raise opportunities (acquiring RBT certification)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Company Rewards Program
  • 401K with match *once eligibility requirements met

Who We Are

  • Advocating for and supporting children with Autism is our privilege and passion. Through the work that New Beginnings does, the breakthroughs our clients achieve, and the goals we reach, all of it brings our clients one step closer to their New Beginning. These moments are the result of the hard work that our devoted team puts into working with our clients and their families.
  • Join us in discovering your New Beginning as well.

Job Type: Part time

Job Requirements

  • 18+ and possess a GED/High School Diploma or higher

Bilingual- English/Spanish Speaking

  • Valid driver's license
  • Reliable vehicle available to them at all times
  • Successfully pass a CORI check
  • Successfully pass a DRIVING record check

Work Location: Clinic- Southbridge, MA

Available Schedule

Weekday Afternoons

Monday thru Thursday 3:00/3:30 pm - 6 pm

Requirements

  • The therapist must possess the following skills and abilities:
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective organizational skills including the ability to: multitask, prioritize tasks, and communicate well with other staff.

Punctuality and Accountability

Must practice confidentiality and maintain a high standard of ethics; Work well with teams (staff, families, and clinical consultants).

Maintain a positive attitude and show enthusiasm at work every day; Provide support in crisis situations, consistently implementing predetermined behavioral strategies.

  • Timely and accurate notification and documentation of incidents and plans.
  • Maintain accurate data and graphing on all designated programs.
  • Receive feedback in a professional manner and work independently with initial direction.
  • May work with other specialists and/or parents to implement additional specified goals and objectives.
  • Bilingual- English/Spanish

Qualifications

  • Must have a GED/High School Diploma or higher
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must have a reliable vehicle available to them at all times
  • Must successfully pass a CORI check
  • Must successfully pass a DRIVING record check

Key Responsibilities

The behavior therapist provides one-to-one instruction based on Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) principles to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They are responsible for documenting incidents, maintaining accurate data, and collaborating with families and clinical consultants.

Key Skills

Autism spectrum disorder supportBehavioral interventionData collectionCrisis managementInterpersonal communicationTime managementTeam collaborationPhysical agilityProfessional ethics

Counselor Career Context

Of the 45 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 51% are remote, 31% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Southbridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$388k
Typical market rent
$1,880/mo
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About New Beginnings ABA

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Southbridge, Massachusetts

Benefits & Perks

Sick Pay
Training in ABA methods
Pay raise opportunities (RBT certification)
Mileage reimbursement
Company Rewards Program
401K with match