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Registered ABA Therapist (Sign-On Bonus)

Registered ABA Therapist (Sign-On Bonus)

Behavioral Health Works

Pasadena, MD • On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Behavioral Health Works rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

**Part-Time Opportunity (between 5-15 hours per week)**

$500 Sign-On Bonus!

Join Our Team as a Behavior Technician at Behavioral Health Works!

Why BHW?

At Behavioral Health Works, we’re all about helping children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) thrive through personalized ABA therapy. Our team of BCBAs, Supervisors, and Behavior Technicians work closely with families to build skills, celebrate wins, and make a real impact - all in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

We’re looking for fun, energetic people to join our team as Behavior Technicians/RBTs! You’ll help teach communication, social, play, and everyday life skills using ABA therapy. No RBT certification? No problem - we provide the training and cover the costs. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to grow with a fast-moving team, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Bring

  • Provide in-home & community-based ABA therapy
  • Track client progress during sessions
  • Strong communication skills
  • Fun, energetic, and able to keep up with active kiddos

Here’s What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum of 60 College Credits completed OR 1 year of experience with developmental disabilities OR an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification
  • Must meet minimum availability of 4 days a week for 4 hours a day (After 3pm)
  • You’ll need reliable transportation & must be comfortable driving to client sessions
  • Access to a smartphone or similar device with internet services capable of capturing client session data

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Competitive Compensation - $25.00/hr - $30.00/hr (DOE)
  • Professional Growth - A role where you can keep leveling up
  • Flexible Schedules - A schedule with balance
  • RBT Training - We’ll cover the costs!
  • Travel Reimbursement - Drive supported by us

Expected hours:

  • Part-time 5 – 15 hours per week

We encourage you to apply if:

  • You have experience as or have a passion for being a Paraprofessional, Caregiver, Youth Coach, Education, Healthcare, Hospice Care, Interventionist, Social Services, Foster Care, Special Education, Social Work, Aide, Youth Program Coordinator, Behavior Specialist, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Nanny, Babysitter, Preschool Teacher or Assistant, Tutor, Substitute Teacher, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Mental Health/Autism Advocate, Behavioral Health Technicians, Direct Support Professionals, Camp Counselor, Childcare Volunteer, Sunday School Teacher, After School Programs, or a related field.
  • You are working towards a degree in or have completed a degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Sociology, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.

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