Behavioral Therapist

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Behavior Therapist (Community & Independence-Focused) 
Company: Life Lab LA
Location: Los Angeles, CA (In-field: Home, School, Work, and Community)
Position Type: Part-Time
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; master's degree or current graduate enrollment preferred 

About Life Lab LA:
Life Lab LA provides person-centered, community-based behavioral and adaptive skills services focused on helping transition-age adolescents and adults with autism and related neurodivergence to build meaningful independence. 

Our work extends beyond traditional clinic-based ABA. We meet clients where skills actually matter: at home, in the community, at school, at work, and during real-life activities. Our clinical philosophy is assent-based, naturalistic, and focused entirely on outcomes that help individuals become safer, more self-directed, and successful in the lives they want to live. 

Key Responsibilities:
As a Behavior Therapist, you will work directly with clients under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Your core responsibilities include:

• Direct Program Implementation: Deliver highly individualized behavioral and adaptive skills programming in natural environments (homes, workplaces, college campuses, and community settings). 
• Skill Acquisition Support: Teach and reinforce critical real-world competencies, including: 
  • Independent living, personal care, and daily routines 
  • Executive functioning, organization, and emotional regulation 
  • Communication, self-advocacy, and social relationship skills 
  • Community safety, transit navigation, and integration 
  • Employment readiness and workplace success 
• Behavior Reduction & Support: Consistently implement individualized behavior plans to reduce barriers that interfere with a client’s independence and overall quality of life. 
• Clinical Data & Documentation: Collect precise, objective data during sessions and maintain thorough clinical documentation to track client progress. 
• Professional Collaboration: Maintain strong therapeutic relationships with clients and collaborate effectively with families, support networks, and your supervising BCBA.

Educational & Career Development:
We see this role as a launchpad for your career. Life Lab LA is more than just a direct service job.  

We offer:

• Mentorship & Training: Receive ongoing training, mentorship, and clinical supervision from experienced BCBAs. 
• Advanced Clinical Skills: Opportunities to participate in case discussions, learn clinical decision-making, observe assessments, and understand program development. 
• BCBA Fieldwork Opportunities: For qualified candidates pursuing BCBA certification, Life Lab LA may provide supervised fieldwork opportunities in alignment with BACB requirements (evaluated on a case-by-case basis). 

Who We Are Looking For:
This position is uniquely suited for individuals who are passionate about neurodiversity and looking to develop advanced clinical skills. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field. 
• Reliability, thoughtful communication, and a calm demeanor under pressure. 
• Coachability and a genuine desire to learn and grow. 
• Ability to build strong rapport while maintaining firm professional boundaries. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree completed or currently in progress (Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, etc.). 
• Experience working with adolescents or adults with complex support needs. 
• Prior experience in ABA, adaptive skills training, special education, mental health, or community-based services. 

Why Join Life Lab LA? 
If you want to move away from rigid, clinic-based repetition and move toward meaningful, real-world impact, Life Lab LA is the place for you. You will gain invaluable experience navigating complex, transition-age programming—including college participation, employment, and community access—while helping individuals rewrite what independence looks like for them.