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Aspire Employment Opportunities
Naugatuck, Connecticut

Behavior Therapist (BT)

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36K - $46K

Listing transparency2 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

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

Behavior TherapyPatient CareCrisis Intervention

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 7,952 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
25%
Sign-on bonus
21%
CME allowance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Living in Naugatuck

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,957/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Aspire Employment Opportunities

Individual and Family Services
Montpelier, VT
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

8 weeks PTO
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
FSA
HSA
Lifestyle Spending Accounts (JOON)
403(b) with Employer Match