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Lighthouse Autism Center
Kalamazoo, Michigan

PART-TIME Child Behavior Therapist (RBT) Afterschool

BCBANo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$19-$20/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Are you looking for a fun, rewarding career dedicated to helping children reach their full potential? If so, we want YOU to join us as a RBT at Lighthouse Autism Center!

As a RBT at Lighthouse, you will work with a team of rockstar clinicians and behavior analysts to provide high-quality, center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism.

You'll receive all the training you need to play an integral role in helping children learn new skills and reach their goals. Join a team that is dedicated to living out Lighthouse's Core Values by being Compassionate, Trustworthy, Courageous, and Committed--and become a Lighthouse Legend!

  • Here are some of the awesome things you'll get to do as an RBT at Lighthouse:
  • Work one-on-one with kids (18 months to school age) to provide ABA therapy in a center-based approach.
  • Collaborate with a team of clinicians and behavior analysts to implement custom therapy plans unique to the needs of each child.
  • Use your creativity and enthusiasm in a play-based and naturalistic therapy setting.
  • Help children to progress in educational and social settings and prepare children to eventually transition to a more traditional school setting.
  • Track and document progress for each child as you implement custom therapy programs.
  • Be a part of a fun and supportive team that is dedicated to living out Lighthouse's Core Values.

What We Bring

Paid training to help ensure you are confident and successful as you earn your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification and begin your career in ABA therapy. Additional training as you progress through our career levels.

Tuition reimbursement toward masters level education in a needed field. If you have the drive and desire, Lighthouse will be by your side all the way to BCBA Certification.

Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement and growth—in only 3 to 15 months, you could climb from Trainee to RBT Trainer with pay raises along the way!

Benefits that start on day one: health, dental, and vision insurance, $20,000 life insurance coverage at no cost to you, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 401k retirement plan with company match after 30 days.

Generous time off: 3 weeks earned Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, 8 paid holidays per year, and paid parental leave.

Full time schedule, Monday through Friday, and 40+ hours per week.

No contractual obligation! We hope you stay because it’s a great place to work, not because you are contractually obligated to do so.

A supportive and fun work environment that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with autism and their families.

What You Bring

All applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent are welcome—a college degree is preferred but not required.

  • Experience working with children preferred but not required.
  • A passion for working with children with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
  • An eagerness to be a part of a caring and team-oriented company culture.
  • A deep commitment to show up every day and support a learner in their progress.

If you're ready to become a Lighthouse Legend and make a difference in the lives of children with autism, apply today!

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

All applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent are welcome - a college degree is preferred but not required.

Lifting/Carrying more than 50 lbs. Able to sustain impact to body (i. e., being hit, etc.) in any area. Running, crouching, squatting, and ability to kneel for sustained periods of time. Bending at the waist to touch knees and/or toes. Full range of motion of hands and arms.

Sitting on the floor and chair for long periods of time. Ability to move quickly from standing to seated, or kneeling position, without support. Communicate expressively and receptively both verbally and written.

  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license preferred.
  • Work hours: Monday - Thursday 4PM - 6:30PM.

Important Note: Safety is a priority at Lighthouse. You will undergo a background check and drug test at the time of hire.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one center-based ABA therapy to children with autism to help them learn new skills and reach developmental goals. Collaborate with clinicians to implement custom therapy plans and document the progress of each child.

Key Skills

Child Behavior TherapyPatient DocumentationCrisis ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationCollaborationPlay-Based Therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PART-TIME Child Behavior Therapist (RBT) Afterschool at Lighthouse Autism Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) — ranked against 253 active Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Lighthouse Autism Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 57 active listings.

In Michigan, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (56 salary observations; 177 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,988 salary observations; 5,900 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% are remote, 30% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 19 employers

CME allowance
77%
401k / retirement match
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
Loan repayment
53%
Relocation assistance
47%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 253 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,230/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Lighthouse Autism Center

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Benefits & Perks

Paid training for RBT certification
Tuition reimbursement toward master's level education
Health, dental, and vision insurance (start day one)
$20,000 life insurance coverage at no cost
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401k retirement plan with company match after 30 days
3 weeks earned PTO annually
8 paid holidays per year