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Amigo Care ABA
Gaithersburg, Maryland

Bilingual Behavior Therapist

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$20.00–$30.00 /hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Now Hiring: Part time BT/RBT – Gaithersburg Area - In-Home

Entry Level Opportunity in ABA Therapy for Spanish Speakers

Hola, Amigo! Want to make a difference in the lives of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and within the Latino community? Join Amigo Care ABA!

Pay

$20.00 – $30.00 per hour

Job Type: Part-Time

  • Residential/ In-Home Services
  • Gaithersburg Area

Schedule: Afternoon Shift

Grow Your ABA Career with Hands-On BCBA Support

Join our team to work directly with experienced BCBAs in-person and collaborate closely with caregivers. Together, we deliver effective, compassionate ABA services while helping you build your skills and confidence as an RBT.

No experience in ABA? We'll Pay You to Learn!

  • Earn money while you train to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  • Paid 40-Hour RBT Training - Learn the skill and get paid for your time
  • We cover all costs - registration fees, background checks, and your exam are fully paid for.
  • Paid In-Person Training - Gain hands-on experience with clients

Empowered Employees = Exceptional Outcomes

Why work here? Because we invest in YOU.

  • Wellness Program - Cash incentives for taking care of yourself
  • Tuition discounts at partner universities
  • Paid research/conference opportunities - travel and learn
  • 401(k) with company matching - build your future while you work
  • Paid Sick & Safe leave - we’ve got you covered when life happens
  • Ongoing career development & supervision support
  • Quality care begins with caring for our team.

Your Life. Your Schedule.

We’re here to support your balance. Whether you're a student, a parent seeking part-time hours, or someone looking to take on extra shifts, we’ll match you with a client that aligns with your availability and goals. Please see Session Schedule for this job posting

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, child development, or related field preferred

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English (spoken and written)
  • Reliable personal transportation (rideshare services not accepted)
  • Passion for working with children with developmental disabilities and making a positive impact while working in clients’ homes
  • Interest in psychology, education, or behavior therapy
  • Patient, empathetic, professional, and dependable

Benefits

  • 401(k) & 401(k) matching
  • Paid Sick & Safe leave
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurances for Full-Time Employees
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Full-Time Employees
  • Paid training/shadowing
  • Tuition discounts with partnering universities
  • Employee Wellness Program-- Earn $$
  • Support with RBT credentialing and supervision hours
  • Professional development assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism in their homes
  • Follow behavior intervention plans created by a BCBA
  • Accurately collect and document data during each session
  • Support skill development in communication, social interaction, and daily living
  • Collaborate with supervisors, families, and team members to ensure consistency
  • Build trusting, supportive relationships with clients and their families
  • Participate in regular training, supervision, and professional development

Location: Work location: In person

  • Service area: Residential, Client's home
  • Must be able to commute or relocate prior to start

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English. Candidates must have reliable personal transportation and a passion for working with children with developmental disabilities.

Key Skills

Spanish FluencyEnglish FluencyData CollectionPatient CareEmpathyProfessionalismCommunication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Bilingual Behavior Therapist at Amigo Care 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.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 8% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland 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
84% this job
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
12%

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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.

  • On-site

Living in Gaithersburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$490k
Typical market rent
$2,167/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Amigo Care ABA

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Benefits & Perks

Paid 40-Hour RBT Training
Paid In-Person Training
Wellness Program - Cash incentives
Tuition discounts at partner universities
Paid research/conference opportunities
401(k) with company matching
Paid Sick & Safe leave
Ongoing career development & supervision support