Pays $53,040/year — $34k below the Counselor market median of ~$88k (93 jobs) · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 7,538 in this specialty)
Behavior Therapist
About the Role
Work one-on-one with kids in their homes. $53K. Great benefits. Paid training. Make a real difference. No experience required.
Join J ARTHUR TRUDEAU MEMORIAL CENTER as a Behavior Therapist in Warwick, Rhode Island. Now Hiring: Behavior Therapist (Home & Community-Based Services) Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Who We Are At the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center, we’ve spent over 60 years championing the rights, dignity, and potential of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized behavior support services at home and in the community.
- Follow treatment plans and instructional strategies created by the clinical team.
- Collect and manage behavioral data—yes, we love a good graph!
- Maintain strong communication with families, therapists, and supervisors.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $53,040/year
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with J ARTHUR TRUDEAU MEMORIAL CENTER in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and either two years of supervised experience with special needs children, an associate degree in human services, or current enrollment in relevant undergraduate coursework. A valid driver's license, vehicle, and auto insurance are mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavior Therapist at J ARTHUR TRUDEAU MEMORIAL CENTER a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In Rhode Island, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$83k across 25 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Rhode Island's cost-of-living index is 120.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state — Rhode Island ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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