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Mass Pediatric Aba
Lowell, Massachusetts

Behavioral Therapist

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$22-$30/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Company parties
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Signing bonus

Training & Development

Launch Your ABA Career with Mass Pediatric ABA! – Now Hiring Part Time Behavioral Therapists

Mass Pediatric ABA is looking for a Part Time Behavioral Therapist to join our growing team in Lowell, MA.

Mass Pediatric ABA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for children and their families living with autism by providing intensive evidence based treatment that leads to functional treatment outcomes for each client.

At Mass Pediatric ABA, we take pride in being a small company with a strong sense of community. Each team member is recognized as a valuable part of our organization, working collaboratively to support both colleagues and clients. Whether you are new to the field or bring years of experience, we provide the training, guidance, and resources you need to grow and excel in your role.

We are also committed to supporting your professional development. Our team will guide you through the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification process, including the 40-hour training and exam preparation, to help you succeed and advance in your ABA career.

We are offering a hourly rate of $22-$30 along with a SIGN-ON BONUS of $150 for all employees who are hired and have worked for at least 3 months!

  • Some benefits of working with Mass Pediatric ABA include:
  • Mileage reimbursement between clients
  • Opportunity for growth within 6 months
  • Paid RBT training
  • Earned paid sick time through the state of MA
  • Feeling of community
  • $150 Referral bonus for every new hire

Small Business with Opportunities for Career Advancement

  • Transparency across all levels (families, staff, etc.,)
  • Strong team approach between and across all departments
  • Free professional development opportunities through the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) learning portal
  • Opportunities to obtain supervision hours for BCBA candidates

Our Behavior Therapist will:

  • Provide direct behavioral services to clients in their home
  • Run individualized programs with clients using the principles of Behavior Analysis
  • Work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to implement individualized treatment plans

Write daily session notes and collect data using programs such as, Google Docs or behavioral software (e. g., Theralytics).

  • Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
  • Continue with professional development and ABA knowledge by attending educational workshops
  • Protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise

Our Behavior Therapist's have:

A high school and/or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (psychology, education, etc)

Experience working with children and/or adolescents, in any capacity (babysitting, nannying, after-school programs, volunteering) for at least 1 year.

Flexibility to work weekday afternoons and evenings. Weekend sessions are not required, but are available upon request!

  • Pass a CORI and Federal background check
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work closely with other professionals
  • Competent computer skills
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Availability to work 15-30 hours per week

If you are looking for a workplace where you’ll be supported and valued while helping children and their families impacted by autism, Mass Pediatric ABA is the place for you. Apply today and take the next step in building a rewarding career with us!

Must be 18 years or older to apply

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct behavioral services to clients in their homes while implementing individualized treatment plans based on behavior analysis. Maintain accurate session notes, collect data, and ensure the well-being and safety of clients during treatment.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience working with children or adolescents. Candidates must pass background checks, possess reliable transportation, and be available to work 15-30 hours per week.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral therapyABA therapyData collectionTreatment plan implementationCrisis managementDocumentationChild developmentComputer literacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Therapist at Mass Pediatric Aba a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,910 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 48 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 17% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,910 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$51k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Massachusetts272 active7,915 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 17% no call · 67% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 16% offer loan repayment518 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,511 in the last 30 days1,528 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,910 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,910 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Mass Pediatric Aba

Mental Health Care
Westford, MA

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Signing bonus
Mileage reimbursement
Paid RBT training
Earned paid sick time
Referral bonus
Professional development opportunities

Living in Lowell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$2,252/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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