Behavior Therapist - Stamford
Listed compensation
$37k-$48k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities.
Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths.
Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.
Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Behavior Therapist to work out of one of our Approved Private Special Education Programs (ALL Academy) in Stamford, CT, providing services to children who have been outplaced to our program due to social, behavioral, and/or academic needs.
- Hours: M-F 7:00a-3:00p
- Location: Stamford, CT
- Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
- 8-weeks of PTO annually, including personal time, mental health days, and school vacations
Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
- Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
- Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!
As a Behavior Therapist, you will work under the guidance of Special Education Teachers and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts to implement each student’s educational and behavioral programs. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with service providers, including School Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists and Occupational/Physical Therapists.
Our Ideal Candidate
High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field strongly preferred.
- 2-3 years of experience providing direct support to children with disabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Our Behavior Therapists enjoy working with a fun team of dedicated professionals to support children with a variety of needs. We believe in a healthy work/life balance, and our reputation for providing high quality, ethical services is one of our biggest assets.
Salary: $37,400 - $47,840 per year, based on education and experience
Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavior Therapist will implement educational and behavioral programs for students under the guidance of Special Education Teachers and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of service providers to support students' social, behavioral, and academic needs.
Requirements
A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field is strongly preferred. Candidates must have 2-3 years of experience providing direct support to children with disabilities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavior Therapist - Stamford at Aspire Living & Learning a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,943 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,943 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $37k–$48k | Mental Health Therapy median $81k (middle half $45k–$118k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$41k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Connecticut | 165 active | 7,967 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 24% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Counselor listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 26% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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