Behavior Therapist

Anna Autism Care
Sudbury, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in ABA therapy and are committed to obtaining RBT certification.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior experience working with children and a passion for ABA therapy
    — “Passionate about working with children with Autism and eager to grow in the ABA field.”
  • Individuals who value a predictable, full-time schedule with no weekend or evening hours
    — “Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. No evenings, no weekends.”
  • Professionals seeking a structured onboarding process with mentorship and career advancement opportunities
    — “Paid Training & Weekly Supervision: Extensive paid onboarding plus weekly clinical supervision and ongoing mentorship from BCBAs.”

Things to consider

  • Certification must be obtained quickly, within 2 weeks of starting the role
    — “obtain certification within the timeframe set by ANNA's onboarding policy.”
  • The role is physically demanding, requiring tasks like crawling and lifting up to 50 lbs
    — “Able to perform physically active tasks: sitting on the floor, crawling, running, lifting up to 50 lbs, and maintaining close proximity to clients during sessions.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to build positive relationships with children and families
    — “Build positive relationships with children and families, providing caregivers with daily updates.”
  • Emphasize your experience with data collection and progress tracking in therapy
    — “Collect accurate session data to measure each client's progress toward treatment plan goals.”
  • Showcase any prior experience with preference assessments or behavior evaluations
    — “Assist BCBAs with assessment procedures (e.g., preference assessments and skill or behavior assessments) as directed.”
  • Demonstrate your adaptability to the NDBI framework and play-based therapy methods
    — “Deliver play-based, child-centered therapy using the NDBI framework.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Improved behavior in children with Autism
  • Positive feedback from families
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related fieldExperience in ABA Therapy

Skills & requirements

Required

ABA TherapyBehavioral InterventionRBT CertificationChild Development

Preferred

BCBA Certification

Stack & domain

ABA TherapyRBT CertificationCommunicationTeamworkRBTAutism Care

About the role

Original posting from Anna Autism Care via Ashby

Behavior Therapist (BT) — ABA Therapy

Starting at $24–$26/hr | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | No Evenings or Weekends

ANNA Autism Care is hiring passionate Behavior Therapists (BTs) to deliver evidence-based, 1-on-1 therapy to children with Autism using the Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) approach. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is a condition of employment for this role — and ANNA makes it easy: we provide the required RBT training and cover the cost of certification at no expense to you, with paid training time and extensive clinical supervision at our center-based Autism care centers across Massachusetts.

What ANNA Autism Care Offers:

  • Competitive Pay + Retention Bonus: $24–$26/hr starting pay, plus a $400 retention bonus after 6 months of employment.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, and paid time off.
  • Consistent Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. No evenings, no weekends.
  • Full-Time Hours: 25–35 hours per week with a stable clinic-based schedule working with 5–7 clients in a clinical pod.
  • Free RBT Certification: ANNA provides the RBT 40-hour training, supervised competency assessment, and first certification exam attempt at no cost to you — with paid training time and a certification bonus for completing your RBT training within 2 weeks of starting.
  • Paid Training & Weekly Supervision: Extensive paid onboarding plus weekly clinical supervision and ongoing mentorship from BCBAs.
  • Career Advancement: Clear promotion paths for BTs at every stage, including BCBA sponsorship for top performers (Master's in ABA tuition covered by ANNA).
  • Supportive Team Culture: Monthly team lunches, seasonal celebrations, summer events, and a community that grows together.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement individualized ABA therapy plans under BCBA supervision to teach new skills in communication and socialization while reducing any challenging, injurious behaviors.
  • Deliver play-based, child-centered therapy using the NDBI framework.
  • Collect accurate session data to measure each client's progress toward treatment plan goals, and communicate progress with clinical supervisors.
  • Assist BCBAs with assessment procedures (e.g., preference assessments and skill or behavior assessments) as directed.
  • Comply with applicable supervision standards, including participating in scheduled BCBA supervision and completing all required supervision and session documentation.
  • Obtain and maintain active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification in good standing, including BACB supervision, renewal, and ethics requirements.
  • Build positive relationships with children and families, providing caregivers with daily updates.
  • Maintain a safe, organized and engaging therapy environment.

Qualifications:

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification — required as a condition of employment. Candidates who are not yet certified must complete ANNA's paid RBT training program (40-hour training, supervised competency assessment, and certification exam — all provided by ANNA at no cost) and obtain certification within the timeframe set by ANNA's onboarding policy. Certification must be maintained in good standing throughout employment.
  • Available Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
  • Passionate about working with children with Autism and eager to grow in the ABA field.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Degree in Psychology, Education, Child Development, or related field preferred (not required).
  • Experience working with children preferred.
  • Able to perform physically active tasks: sitting on the floor, crawling, running, lifting up to 50 lbs, and maintaining close proximity to clients during sessions.

Apply today! ANNA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement.

ANNA is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), or any other characteristic protected by law. If you're passionate about our mission but don't meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective might be exactly what we need.

Source: Anna Autism Care careers (Ashby)

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