Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT)
Listed compensation
$20-$23.5/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
The Little Friends Center for Autism is looking to hire a part-time Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT) to join their team on weekdays.
Hours: Day time hours (approximately)
Some flexibility may be available
Compensation
- $20 per hour without bachelor’s degree or RBT licensure
- Up to $23.50 upon getting RBT
Accountability
Reports directly to Clinical Director.
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing individual applied behavior analysis skill acquisition services to clients with autism spectrum disorder and other language delays, including:
Assist with Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (Ablls-R) for assigned children based on BCBA direction.
- Implement programs based on the program designed by the BCBA.
- Update and maintain client’s program book in an orderly fashion on a weekly basis.
- Collaborate with other clinicians at LFCA.
- Meet with parents at the end of session to update them and give them suggestions for home.
Attend Team and Staff Meetings as Assigned
- Report data on goals and objectives to BCBA as requested to meet insurance requirements.
- Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
- Fill out code encounter form each session
- Write SOAP notes after each session.
Must act in a professional manner which reflects positively on herself or himself and Little Friends / Little Friends Center for Autism.
Requirements
Must have a minimum of a high school diploma; bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social services or related degree in progress or completed preferred.
- Experience with ABA therapy, Developmental Disabilities and Autism.
- Must have a Registered Behavior Technician certificate or proof of completion of registered behavior technician 40-hour course.
- Agree to take the RBT test within 180 days of completing classes which is required by the BACB.
Must evidence ability to make sound judgments, and must be able to implement treatment plans, and take written data accurately under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavior Analysis.
Little Friends, Inc. conducts background checks on all hired employees per applicable law. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all background checks.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 22% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$45k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Illinois | 347 active | 7,845 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 22% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 19% offer loan repayment599 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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