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my HHBS
Los Angeles, California

Part-Time Behavior Therapist - Orange County

CounselorNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$35/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 23h ago · Verified live

Job Description

At myHHBS, we are a growing team of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts, Master Level Supervisors, Registered Behavior Technicians, and Behavior Therapists in the field of Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy (ABA). We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Behavior Therapists for part-time positions to deliver quality, compassionate, and empathetic one-on-one services throughout Los Angeles County. This job is a terrific opportunity to help children develop appropriate social behaviors and life skills. We offer paid training and will help guide, support, and mentor your career in Behavior Analysis.

We are an employee friendly organization that offers a high level of support from well-trained and experienced supervisors, innovative programs, and individualized attention to support your career goals as a member of myHHBS.

Positions - 5

Locations - Stanton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach

Must be available within the hours of 3:00-8:00 at least 3 days per week Mon-Friday.

Requirements

Behavior Therapist Duties and Responsibilities:

Implement treatment plans as part of a dynamic team under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Master’s level supervisor.

  • Collect data on all programs.
  • Analyze and assist young clients in developing appropriate social behaviors and life skills
  • Record detailed observation notes for every client
  • Collaborate with family members to obtain feedback on progress and provide support
  • Attend clinical team meetings and training sessions

Work independently as well as on a team, taking instruction and constructive feedback positively to ensure a high quality of service to the client

Behavior Therapist Requirements and Qualifications

Availability

Must be available at least 3 days per week Mon-Fri from 3-8

Education and Experience

  • Associates Degree/Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 6 months of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds and sit/play on the floor for extended periods of time
  • Negative TB test within last 4 years
  • Must have valid Driver’s License, proof of insurance, and own transportation ·
  • Pass pre-employment background check
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Pay Rate: $25-$35 per hour

Competitive pay and initial and ongoing paid training - Maximum pay is dependent upon the combination of education and experience

  • Compensation for mileage and travel time if traveling from one client to another in same day
  • RBT supervision
  • Paid sick time
  • Opportunities for annual pay increases
  • 401K participation for all employees after 1 year - 4% match

Key Responsibilities

Implement treatment plans under the supervision of a BCBA and collect data on client progress. Collaborate with family members and attend clinical team meetings to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data collectionSocial behavior developmentLife skills trainingClinical team collaborationTreatment plan implementationCommunication skills

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
21%

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About my HHBS

Mental Health Care
Glendale, CA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Training
Mileage and Travel Time Compensation
RBT Supervision
Paid Sick Time
Annual Pay Increases
401K with 4% Match (after 1 year)