Behavioral Therapist

PlayDate Behavioral Interventions

Colorado Springs, COFull-timePosted Mar 25, 2026

17 an hour

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Job Description

Team Leader positions available! Those with experience in group home settings, working with individuals with special needs, and day programs are eligible for hire at increased pay rates and advanced positions. Salary starts at $17.00/hr and increases with experience; Lots of room for advancement! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY and PAID TRAINING TO RECEIVE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT!
For a glimpse of daily life at the Center, please visit our social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playdate.colorado
Instagram: @playdateaba
You will be an employee and not an independent contractor (1099). Therefore, the agency pays social security, unemployment tax, and professional liability insurance. All employees (including part time) are eligible for benefits.

Benefits for all staff include:
• ALL WORK HOURS PAID AT SAME HOURLY RATE (billable, non-billable, training, etc)
• Set your own availability
• Paid Ongoing training
• Culture of collaboration
• Recognition for your hard work through Agency points that you redeem for gift cards
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 75% of medical premium PAID BY AGENCY
• Retirement - Agency contributes up to 3% of gross annual salary even without employee contribution
• Life Insurance - 100% of premium PAID BY AGENCY
• Paid Leave for all employees regardless of part-time or full-time
Responsibilities
• Provide therapeutic intervention in the location scheduled in accordance with the policies and requirements of PlayDate as well as the service arrangements spelled out in the service plan
• Responsibilities may include:
• Engaging in play
• Prompting social interactions
• Assisting with community engagement
• Preparing meals in accordance with dietary restrictions
• Maintain trainings and necessary certifications
• Data collection

As an ABA therapist, you'll provide behavior support to improve the lives of individuals living with various special needs. Your daily responsibilities will include collecting data and working with a multidisciplinary team. You will work with patients one-on-one and in groups. You will learn to incorporate behavior treatment into every aspect of the patient's life. Communicating with teachers, parents, family members and other caregivers is an essential component of providing effective treatment. Required SkillsQualifications:
· High school diploma/GED
· Successful background check
· Employees must be willing/able to transport children in personal vehicle

Experience:
• Special needs: 1 year (Preferred)

Qualifications

  • NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY and PAID TRAINING TO RECEIVE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT!
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Successful background check
  • Employees must be willing/able to transport children in personal vehicle

Benefits

  • Those with experience in group home settings, working with individuals with special needs, and day programs are eligible for hire at increased pay rates and advanced positions
  • Salary starts at $17.00/hr and increases with experience; Lots of room for advancement!
  • Therefore, the agency pays social security, unemployment tax, and professional liability insurance
  • All employees (including part time) are eligible for benefits
  • ALL WORK HOURS PAID AT SAME HOURLY RATE (billable, non-billable, training, etc)
  • Set your own availability
  • Paid Ongoing training
  • Culture of collaboration
  • Recognition for your hard work through Agency points that you redeem for gift cards
  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 75% of medical premium PAID BY AGENCY
  • Retirement - Agency contributes up to 3% of gross annual salary even without employee contribution
  • Life Insurance - 100% of premium PAID BY AGENCY
  • Paid Leave for all employees regardless of part-time or full-time

Responsibilities

  • This position involves implementing the science of ABA to teach social, self-help, academic, and living skills
  • You will support patients with participating in a variety of fun activities as well as practicing vocational, daily living, and social skills
  • Provide therapeutic intervention in the location scheduled in accordance with the policies and requirements of PlayDate as well as the service arrangements spelled out in the service plan
  • Engaging in play
  • Prompting social interactions
  • Assisting with community engagement
  • Preparing meals in accordance with dietary restrictions
  • Maintain trainings and necessary certifications
  • Data collection
  • As an ABA therapist, you'll provide behavior support to improve the lives of individuals living with various special needs
  • Your daily responsibilities will include collecting data and working with a multidisciplinary team
  • You will work with patients one-on-one and in groups
  • You will learn to incorporate behavior treatment into every aspect of the patient's life
  • Communicating with teachers, parents, family members and other caregivers is an essential component of providing effective treatment


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