Behavior Therapists at May Institute

We have career and internship opportunities for people who are dedicated, motivated, and ready to make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults with autism and their loved ones.

We offer a continuum of care that begins with home-based applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services for toddlers newly diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and continues with school consultation, residential placement, special education schools, and adult services to meet the needs of the many individuals in our care, and their families.

We highlight three key career opportunities below.

Work at a May Center School

We serve students with autism in our award winning schools located in Massachusetts and in California. Our schools use the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to help students develop skills in social interaction, communication, academics, self-control, and daily living activities.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field, you are qualified to work directly with our students. You will receive extensive training in using ABA to work with our students and will learn to implement a student’s social, behavioral, and academic programs. Assistant teachers have the opportunity to participate in research studies and will work closely with behavior analysts and licensed teachers.

This position is a great stepping stone towards pursuing an advanced degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or special education and May Institute will work with you to help you achieve your goals. We provide tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to employees pursuing degrees. In addition, May Institute has relationships with local universities where you can earn a Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis and Special Education while working with us.

Relevant positions for you at May Institute include: ABA Classroom Counselor, Assistant Teacher-Special Education, and Floating Counselor.

View available positions.

Provide Home-based Therapy

With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field, you can work as a Behavior Therapist, providing early-intensive behavioral intervention (ABA) to children with a diagnosis of autism.

Our behavior therapists are supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and receive training in principles of ABA and their application. Behavior therapists implement interventions with young children to teach communication, play, social interaction, and self-control skills.

View available Behavior Therapist positions.

Provide Residential Supports

Some of our students reside in May Institute homes and are supported by staff during all non-school hours.

Our Program Specialists work with children in their residence to facilitate development of play, social, and independent living skills using principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA).

View available Residential Counselor positions.

Internships

May Institute offers internships for undergraduates who want to get more experience in applied behavior analysis.

To learn more about internships, contact Dr. Cynthia Anderson at canderson@mayinstittute.org.