Senior Therapist

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20 - $21/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

  • Senior Therapist- Center Home Based Services
  • Randolph, MA
  • Daytime and Early Evening Hours Available | Full-Time & Part-Time

Support. Empower. Inspire.

Are you passionate about igniting positive change in the lives of children and families? Step into the spotlight as a Senior Therapist at May Institute!

Make a real impact as a Senior Therapist at our Randolph Center by providing 1:1 and group ABA therapy to children aged 2–6 with autism and other developmental disabilities, helping them build social, communication, and play skills. Collaborate with a supportive BCBA team while customizing fun, evidence-based treatment. As a Senior Therapist you will have the opportunity to earn both restricted and unrestricted hours while making a difference every day!

  • What You’ll do, your impact
  • Implement individualized treatment plans for your caseload or as a floater in our center-based programs.
  • Collect and document data daily, tracking client progress and outcomes.
  • Collaborate with BCBAs to evaluate procedures, conduct assessments, and recommend skill-building goals.
  • Support caregivers with training and guidance to apply behavior strategies effectively at home and in the community.
  • Assist in scheduling, staff support, and maintaining smooth center operations.
  • Mentor and support team members, providing feedback and promoting high-quality treatment delivery.

What You’ll Bring

Valid U.S. driver’s license with at least 1 year of driving experience, paired with reliable transportation (travel is required)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Child Development, or related field Required (Master’s in ABA preferred)

  • Experience: At least 1 year of ABA experience with children, especially those with developmental disabilities
  • Team Player: Collaborates effectively while also working independently to achieve shared goals
  • Child Interaction: Comfortable supporting children, including managing challenging behaviors safely
  • Professionalism: Maintains clear boundaries with families and supervisors; receptive to feedback
  • Growth Mindset: Willingness to contribute to program development and implement evidence-based practices

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Pay: $20-$21.00/hour
  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment assistance.
  • Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match.
  • Career Growth: Paid training, certification programs, and advancement pathways.
  • Well-Being Resources: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 support.
  • Flexibility: Dependent care FSA and additional voluntary benefits.
  • Make a positive impact – Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Therapist implements individualized ABA treatment plans and collects data to track client progress in a center-based setting. They also collaborate with BCBAs, mentor team members, and provide training to caregivers to support skill development.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Child Development, or a related field and at least one year of ABA experience with children. A valid U.S. driver's license and reliable transportation are required for travel.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Data collectionTreatment planningMentoringAssessmentCommunication skillsSocial skillsDocumentationCollaborationCrisis management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Therapist at Talent Acquisition Team, May Institute 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 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 26% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Randolph

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$586k
Typical market rent
$2,614/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Individual and Family Services
Randolph, MA

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment assistance
403B with employer match
Paid training
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Dependent care FSA