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Shine Your Star
United States

Behavioral Therapist

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$30/hr

The week · per this posting

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

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development

About Us

Shine Your Star ABA is a growing, supportive ABA agency providing in-home and clinic-based services to children and adolescents ages 3–18. Our mission is centered on belonging, safety, trust, and individualized support. We focus on building meaningful relationships and helping each child develop skills that support independence and confidence in their everyday lives.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Behavior Therapist to provide 1:1 in-home ABA services for a 6-year-old child with autism. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong connections with young children and supporting skill development through play-based and structured activities.

Schedule: After-school hours, starting around 4:00 PM (weekday availability required)

Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in the home setting
  • Implement individualized treatment plans developed by a BCBA
  • Support communication, social skills, play skills, and daily routines
  • Use positive reinforcement and evidence-based strategies
  • Collect and record session data
  • Collaborate with supervising BCBA and participate in training

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children (ABA experience preferred but not required)
  • Passion for working with children with autism
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally
  • High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

What We Offer

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Ongoing supervision and training from experienced BCBAs
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Opportunities for growth within the company

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Behavioral therapyData collectionSocial skills trainingPlay-based activitiesChild development

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 10% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 21 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
27%

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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About Shine Your Star

Mental Health Care
Merrimac, MA

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Flexible schedule
Training & development