Behavior Therapist (BT)
Listed compensation
$36K - $46K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Aspire encourages internal mobility and supports employees in exploring growth opportunities across the organization. Employees interested in this role should apply directly through this posting via Greenhouse. Recruiters will partner with HR to confirm eligibility and coordinate the next steps.
The only exception is an in-program, same-role shift change, which should be handled directly with your manager and HR Partner. Please refer to Aspire’s Internal Mobility Policy for more information. Open Positions: Job title: Behavior Therapist (BT) House Name: Naugatuck Academy
- Shift: 1st
- Hours: 40
- Shift: 1st
- Hours: 40 Pay: $36,000 - $46,040 annually
- Schedule: Sun: Mon: 7a-3p Tues: 7a-3p Wed: 7a-3p Thurs: 7a-3p Fri: 7a-3p Sat: 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 back grounds, 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 provides therapeutic support and behavioral interventions at the Naugatuck Academy. The role involves working a consistent first-shift schedule to support clients' behavioral goals.
Requirements
The posting does not list specific certifications or degrees, but requires availability for a 40-hour weekly shift. Candidates should be aligned with the organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavior Therapist (BT) at Aspire Employment Opportunities a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 32% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k 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 | 8.0 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$40k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Connecticut | 157 active | 7,608 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 32% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 29% offer loan repayment234 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,551 in the last 30 days | 1,401 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Aspire Employment Opportunities
Benefits & Perks
Living in Naugatuck
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $361k≈ 10.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,895/mo≈ 63% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.