Behavioral Therapist Jobs
Behavioral Therapist jobs are open across healthcare systems, schools, home health agencies, and outpatient clinics, at every level from entry-level technician to board-certified clinical supervisor, with specializations in ABA, cognitive behavioral therapy, and early intervention. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Join our Behavioral Health team as a Recreational Therapist and make a meaningful impact on patients' mental health recovery. In this role, you will provide therapeutic recreation, group therapy, leisure counseling, activity therapy, and behavioral health interventions designed to improve emotional wellness, coping skills, social functioning, and overall quality of life for patients receiving inpatient psychiatric care.
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Responsibilities:
- Conduct recreational therapy assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions, therapeutic activities, leisure education, stress management, and the development of coping skills.
- Support patients with mental health disorders, psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, crisis stabilization, and recovery programs.
- Monitor patient progress and document treatment interventions in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, case managers, and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Promote patient engagement, socialization, emotional regulation, and wellness through evidence-based therapeutic recreation activities.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while utilizing de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, or a related field.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative, or SNF setting preferred.
Join our Behavioral Health team as a Recreational Therapist and make a meaningful impact on patients' mental health recovery. In this role, you will provide therapeutic recreation, group therapy, leisure counseling, activity therapy, and behavioral health interventions designed to improve emotional wellness, coping skills, social functioning, and overall quality of life for patients receiving inpatient psychiatric care.
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Responsibilities:
- Conduct recreational therapy assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions, therapeutic activities, leisure education, stress management, and the development of coping skills.
- Support patients with mental health disorders, psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, crisis stabilization, and recovery programs.
- Monitor patient progress and document treatment interventions in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, case managers, and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Promote patient engagement, socialization, emotional regulation, and wellness through evidence-based therapeutic recreation activities.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while utilizing de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, or a related field.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative, or SNF setting preferred.
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Who's Hiring
- Total Care ABA59
- African Caregivers26A
- Community Health Network14
- UCHealth10
- Great Lakes Bay Health Centers10
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services76
- Non-Profit & Social Services4
- Education3
- Science & Research2
- Staffing & Recruiting1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral therapist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, behavior analysis, or a related field
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential or BCBA certification depending on seniority
- Experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs with documented outcomes
- Proficiency with data collection systems and session note platforms such as Central Reach
- Ability to develop and follow individualized behavior intervention plans
- Current CPR and first aid certification and cleared background check
Tips for Your Behavioral Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
School-based, clinic-based, and home health behavioral therapist roles each weight different skills. Highlight IEP experience for school positions, session documentation and data collection for clinic roles, and family training protocols for in-home openings. One resume rarely fits all three.
List your credentials in full
Many applicant tracking systems screen for exact credential strings like RBT, BCBA, or BCaBA before a human ever reads your application. Spell out each credential and its issuing body in your resume header and skills section to clear automated filters reliably.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists behavioral therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by population served
Job titles for this field vary widely. Search by the population you work with, such as autism spectrum, early childhood, or adult developmental disabilities, not just the job title. Postings often use different terms for near-identical roles, and filtering by population surfaces openings you'd otherwise miss.
Prepare a data-based case example
Interviewers in behavioral therapy settings almost always ask how you measure client progress. Come ready with a specific example: the behavior you targeted, the measurement system you used, and what the data showed over time. Generic answers about caring for clients don't land here.
Negotiate supervision hours into your offer
If you're working toward BCBA certification, the number of supervised fieldwork hours your employer provides matters as much as pay. Ask during the offer stage exactly how many hours per week of supervision are included and whether those hours count toward BACB requirements.
Behavioral Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most behavioral therapists?
The companies hiring the most behavioral therapists right now include Total Care ABA, African Caregivers, and Community Health Network, with the largest share of openings in California, Michigan, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at ABA therapy networks, school districts, and pediatric health systems.
How many behavioral therapist jobs are remote?
About 31% of behavioral therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote opportunities concentrated in telehealth-based parent training, clinical supervision, and insurance utilization review roles rather than direct therapy sessions. In-person and hybrid roles make up the majority of positions at schools and clinics.
How do you become a behavioral therapist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field, then complete an RBT credential through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board by finishing a supervised training period and passing the competency assessment. For higher-level clinical roles, a master's degree and BCBA certification are required, which involves graduate coursework and a supervised fieldwork requirement.
Can you get hired as a behavioral therapist with little or no experience?
Yes, many ABA therapy companies and school districts hire entry-level candidates as RBTs or behavioral technicians with minimal prior experience and provide paid on-the-job training toward certification. Volunteering with autism support programs, completing a practicum during your degree, or shadowing a BCBA strengthens your application and helps you compete against candidates with more hours logged.
What does the behavioral therapist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your credentials and availability, followed by an in-person or video interview that includes scenario-based questions about behavior management, data collection, and working with families. Some organizations add a brief skills demonstration or ask you to walk through a sample behavior intervention plan before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to behavioral therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your credentials, specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and availability.
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