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Aspire Living & Learning
Trumbull, Connecticut

Behavior Therapist (BT)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36k-$46k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities.

Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths.

Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Behavior Therapist to work out of one of our Approved Private Special Education Programs (ALL Academy), providing services to children who have been outplaced to our program due to social, behavioral, and/or academic needs.

  • Location: Trumbull, CT
  • Hours: M-F 7a-3p
  • Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
  • 8-weeks of PTO annually, including personal time, mental health days, and school vacations

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.

Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
  • Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
  • Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

As a Behavior Therapist, you will work under the guidance of Special Education Teachers and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts to implement each student’s educational and behavioral programs. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with service providers, including School Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists and Occupational/Physical Therapists.

Our Ideal Candidate

High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field strongly preferred.

  • Experience working directly with children with disabilities.
  • Experience in ABA preferred.

Our Behavior Therapists enjoy working with a fun team of dedicated professionals to support children with a variety of needs. We believe in a healthy work/life balance, and our reputation for providing high quality, ethical services is one of our biggest assets.

Salary: $36,000 - $46,000 per year, based on education and experience

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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Key Responsibilities

Implement educational and behavioral programs for students under the guidance of teachers and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including school psychologists and speech therapists to support student needs.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field is strongly preferred. Candidates should have experience working directly with children with disabilities and preferably experience in ABA.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior therapyCollaborationStudent supportData implementationEducational programming

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarketBasis
Listed pay$36k–$46kMental Health Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$98k)224 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$40k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Connecticut311 active22,548 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 34% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); figures as of Oct 2026. Percentiles and bands, not grades — the same values shown in the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Aspire Living & Learning

Individual and Family Services
Barre, Vermont
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

8 weeks PTO
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
FSA and HSA options
Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Professional Growth Opportunities
Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Living in Trumbull

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$625k≈ 17.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,144/mo≈ 105% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.