Behavior Therapist, Andover

Watershed; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ANNA Autism Care in Massachusetts is hiring Behavior Therapists (BTs) to deliver 1-on-1 ABA therapy to children with autism using the NDBI approach. This center-based role requires RBT certification and offers a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule with no evenings or weekends and a 25–35 hour workweek across 5–7 clients.

Paid training and weekly supervision by BCBA staff are included, with opportunities for advancement such as BCBA sponsorship.

Qualifications

• RBT certification required and must be kept in good standing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with autism and ABA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized ABA therapy plans under BCBA supervision.
• Deliver play-based, child-centered therapy using the NDBI framework.
• Collect session data and report progress to supervisors.
• Assist BCBAs with assessments and preference/skill checks.
• Maintain supervision records and complete documentation.
• Support caregivers with daily updates.

Skills

RBT certification

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

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 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.

• 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. 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 as RBT 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.

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.