ABA Behavior Therapist -Putnam Valley, NY
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Job Description
JOB BOARD TITLE: RBT Wanted: Must Excel at High-Fives, Counting to Ten, and Embracing the Unexpected
Are you tired of interacting with adults who pretend to be normal? Do you prefer people who express their big feelings authentically or repeat their favorite words 47 times? Excellent. We are hiring a Behavior Technician to join our team of professionally patient, out-of-the-box thinkers.
The Logistics
Target Age Group: A 4-year-old male who is verbal and highly communicative, but needs strong support navigating some moderate-to-severe behavioral challenges.
The Coordinates: Direct, in-person sessions right in the client's Home located in Putnam Valley, New York (Zip Code: 10579).
Required Dialect: Must be fluent in English, as well as understanding the tactical genius of a clever 4-year-old.
About the Job (The Actual Reality)
You will be implementing Behavior Intervention Plans. Translating from corporate-speak: you will be helping cool humans learn how to navigate a world that makes no sense.
You will track data. Yes, you will literally count behaviors to help us find the best ways to support him.
You will reinforce positive behaviors. This means you will become a hype-man for everyday victories like sharing, transitions, and communication.
You will get high-fives. Sometimes you will get a bit of chaos. It is a package deal.
The Schedule: You'll be clocking 25 hours per week during after-school hours.
Are You the Chosen One?
We do not care if you are a traditional corporate robot. In fact, if you are, you will hate it here. We want someone who:
- Possesses the patience of a saint who has been highly caffeinated.
- Keeps a calm, cool head when a session gets intense.
- Has a background in psychology, education, or just a lifetime of being the exceptionally understanding friend.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will implement behavior intervention plans and track behavioral data to support a 4-year-old child. They will also reinforce positive behaviors and assist the client in navigating daily transitions and communication.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have a background in psychology, education, or related experience. They must be able to remain calm and patient while working in an intense, in-person environment.
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Counselor Career Context
OOS Management holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 49 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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