Behavior Therapist
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Job Description
Now Hiring: Behavior Therapist (Home & Community-Based Services)
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Who We Are
At the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center, we’ve spent over 60 years championing the rights, dignity, and potential of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our programs uplift individuals of all ages—at home, in the classroom, and in the community—and we’re just getting started.
About the Role
As a Behavior Therapist, you'll work one-on-one with children in their homes and communities to bring behavior support plans to life. Under the guidance of a Behavior Analyst and Lead Therapist, you’ll implement individualized programs, collect and manage data, and support progress toward goals. Your impact will be hands-on, meaningful, and deeply appreciated by the families you support.
- What You’ll Do
- Deliver individualized behavior support services at home and in the community
- Follow treatment plans and instructional strategies created by the clinical team
- Collect and manage behavioral data—yes, we love a good graph!
- Maintain strong communication with families, therapists, and supervisors
- Assist with skill-building around self-care, safety, and independence
- Be an engaged team member—attend trainings, meetings, and contribute ideas
- Support families in navigating day-to-day challenges with compassion and professionalism
What You Bring
- High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree in education or a related field preferred
- Experience working with children in any setting (teaching, caregiving, tutoring—all welcome!)
- A valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and current auto insurance
- Comfort working in various environments—home, community, sometimes on the move
- A flexible, teachable attitude and a team-player mindset
Why Join Us?
- Mission-driven culture that values people first
- Robust paid time off to support work-life balance
- Paid holidays and your birthday off
- Low-cost medical, dental & vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Paid training and certification programs
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Wellness incentives and employee referral bonuses
Be Part of Something Bigger
If you’re passionate about helping kids grow, families thrive, and communities become more inclusive—this is the role for you. Come be part of a team that sees potential everywhere.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavior Therapist will implement individualized behavior support plans for children in home and community settings. They are responsible for collecting behavioral data and maintaining clear communication with families and the clinical team.
Requirements
A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree in education or a related field is preferred. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and experience working with children.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $92k (middle half $85k–$99k)222 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Rhode Island index 102.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Rhode Island | 54 active | 7,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 32% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,533 in the last 30 days | 1,454 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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