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Mass Pediatric Aba
Lowell, Massachusetts

Behavioral Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$22-$30/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Signing bonus

Training & Development

Launch Your ABA Career with Mass Pediatric ABA! – Now Hiring Part Time Behavioral Therapists

Mass Pediatric ABA is looking for a Part Time Behavioral Therapist to join our growing team in the Greater Westford area.

Mass Pediatric ABA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for children and their families living with autism by providing intensive evidence based treatment that leads to functional treatment outcomes for each client.

At Mass Pediatric ABA, we take pride in being a small company with a strong sense of community. Each team member is recognized as a valuable part of our organization, working collaboratively to support both colleagues and clients. Whether you are new to the field or bring years of experience, we provide the training, guidance, and resources you need to grow and excel in your role.

We are also committed to supporting your professional development. Our team will guide you through the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification process, including the 40-hour training and exam preparation, to help you succeed and advance in your ABA career.

We are offering a SIGN-ON BONUS of $150 for all employees who are hired and have worked for at least 3 months!

  • Some benefits of working with Mass Pediatric ABA include:
  • Mileage reimbursement between clients
  • Opportunity for growth within 6 months
  • Paid 40-hour RBT training
  • Earned paid sick time through the state of MA
  • Feeling of community
  • $150 Referral bonus for every new hire

Small Business with Opportunities for Career Advancement

  • Transparency across all levels (families, staff, etc.,)
  • Strong team approach between and across all departments
  • Free professional development opportunities through the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) learning portal
  • Opportunities to obtain supervision hours for BCBA candidates

Our Behavior Therapist Will

  • Provide direct behavioral services to clients in their home
  • Run individualized programs with clients using the principles of Behavior Analysis
  • Work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to implement individualized treatment plans

Write daily session notes and collect data using programs such as, Google Docs or behavioral software (e. g., Theralytics).

  • Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
  • Continue with professional development and ABA knowledge by attending educational workshops
  • Protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise

Our Behavior Therapist's Have

A high school and/or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (psychology, education, etc)

Experience working with children and/or adolescents, in any capacity (babysitting, nannying, after-school programs, volunteering) for at least 1 year.

Flexibility to work weekday afternoons and evenings. Weekend sessions are not required, but are available upon request!

  • Pass a CORI and Federal background check
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work closely with other professionals
  • Competent computer skills
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Availability to work 10- 20 hours per week

If you are looking for a workplace where you’ll be supported and valued while helping children and their families impacted by autism, Mass Pediatric ABA is the place for you. Apply today and take the next step in building a rewarding career with us!

Must be 18 years or older to apply

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct behavioral services to clients in their homes using the principles of Behavior Analysis. Collaborate with BCBAs to implement treatment plans and maintain detailed daily session notes and data.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience working with children or adolescents. Candidates must have reliable transportation, pass a background check, and be available for weekday afternoons and evenings.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data CollectionCrisis ManagementChildcarePatient CareCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Therapist at Mass Pediatric Aba 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 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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
89%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Lowell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$2,308/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Mass Pediatric Aba

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus ($150)
Mileage reimbursement
Paid RBT training
Earned paid sick time
Referral bonus ($150)
Career advancement opportunities
Free professional development
Supervision hours for BCBA candidates