my HHBS logo
my HHBS
Los Angeles, California

Part-Time Behavior Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$35/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 43m ago · Verified live

Job Description

At myHHBS, we are a growing team of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts, Master Level Supervisors, Registered Behavior Technicians, and Behavior Therapists in the field of Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy (ABA).

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Behavior Therapists for part-time positions to deliver quality, compassionate and empathetic one-on-one services throughout Los Angeles County. This job is a terrific opportunity to help children develop appropriate social behaviors and life skills.

We offer paid training and will help guide, support, and mentor your career in Behavior Analysis.

We are an employee friendly organization that offers a high level of support from well-trained and experienced supervisors, innovative programs, and individualized attention to support your career goals as a member of myHHBS.

Positions - 5

Location 1: East Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, Huntington Park

Must be available within the hours of 3:00-7:30 at least 3 days during the week (Mon-Fri)

Requirements

Behavior Therapist Duties and Responsibilities

  • Help implement treatment plans as part of a dynamic team under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Master’s level supervisor.. Collect data on all programs.
  • Analyze and assist young clients in developing appropriate social behaviors and life skills
  • Record detailed observation notes for every client
  • Collaborate with family members to obtain feedback on progress and provide support
  • Attend clinical team meetings and training sessions
  • Work independently as well as on a team, taking instruction and constructive feedback positively to ensure a high quality of service to the client

Behavior Therapist Requirements and Qualifications

  • Flexible afternoon/early evening schedule
  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field (preferred) - Max hourly rate is if applicant has MA/MS degree
  • High school diploma/GED certificate and AA/60 college course units (required)
  • Spanish (preferred)
  • Experience working with children, preferably those with special needs
  • RBT certification (or willingness to become certified)
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds and sit/play on the floor for extended periods of time
  • Negative TB test within the last 60 days
  • Must have valid Driver’s License, proof of insurance, and own transportation ·. Pass pre-employment background check
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Pay Rate: $25-$35 per hour

  • Competitive pay and initial and ongoing paid training
  • Compensation for mileage and travel time if traveling from one client to another in same day. RBT supervision
  • Paid sick time
  • Opportunities for annual pay increases. 401K participation for all employees after 1 year - 4% match

Key Responsibilities

The Behavior Therapist will implement treatment plans and collect data on client progress under the supervision of a BCBA. They are also responsible for assisting clients with social behaviors and life skills while collaborating with families.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Autism therapyData collectionSocial behavior developmentLife skills trainingClinical documentationCollaborationCommunication skillsBehavioral intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Behavior Therapist at my HHBS 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 7,964 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs

16
<$65k
4
$65k-90k
2
$90k-115k
7
$115k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
35%
Loan repayment
26%
Sign-on bonus
15%
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time, W2)Contract

Two Chairs · New Hampshire

$58.5-$85/hr
#2

Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time, W2)Contract

Two Chairs · Colorado

$58.5-$85/hr
#3

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist) – Remote California – 1099

$70-$80/hr
#4

PT Evening IOP Therapist ( Group Facilitator)

$50-$75/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.3
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,964 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

my HHBS logo

About my HHBS

Mental Health Care
Glendale, CA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Paid training
Mileage and travel time compensation
RBT supervision
Paid sick time
Annual pay increases
401K with 4% match after 1 year