Center Behavior Therapist For Autism (ABA)
Listed compensation
$20-$22/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Associate Behavior Therapist
- Location: Plano, Texas (75025)
- Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM availability required
- Work Setting: Center-Based ABA
Compensation & Perks
- Starting Pay: $20–$22/hour (based on experience, education, and credentials)
- Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision for full-time team members
- 401(k) with Company Match to help you build your future
- Bonusly – get recognized and give recognition in our feel-good reward platform
- Time Off & Wellbeing Benefits
- Up to 30 Days Off Per Year (yes, really!)
- Paid Mental Health Days – your wellness is non-negotiable
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays (8 total holiday closures, including Black Friday and Christmas Eve)
- 2 Extra PTO Days for Expert-Level BTs
- Clear Time-Off Structure at every level, so you know exactly what to expect
Career Growth – Our BT Progression System
- We've designed a career path where your growth is not just encouraged—it’s expected.
- 5 BT Levels – from new learner to expert, with a roadmap to get you to each new level
- Up to $5/hr in raises over 21 months – earn up to $29/hr by showing up and leveling up
- Promotion opportunities every 3–6 months – faster than your favorite streaming renewal cycle
Clear, objective promotion criteria – take control of your career by meeting attainable, pre-set metrics at every level
About the Role
We're not your average ABA provider—we're a team of change-makers helping kids with Autism reach their potential, one goal at a time. Whether it’s learning to brush their teeth, play with peers, or simply say what they need—we’re here for the journey.
As an Associate Behavior Therapist at Accel Therapies, you’ll:
Get in there and play—you’ll deliver 1:1 therapy sessions using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Track progress like a pro—you’ll collect data on every goal, every day. Our tech tools make it seamless.
Be the reason a kid says their first word or makes a new friend—you’ll teach real-world, meaningful skills that last a lifetime.
Collaborate with a dream team—work closely with experienced Program Supervisors and BCBAs who’ve got your back.
Keep learning, always—because we believe great therapists are built, not born.
Who Are We Looking For?
- You are at least 18 years old (required)
- You’ve got your high school diploma or GED (required)
- You have full-time availability from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (required)
- You have your own reliable transportation
- You're reliable, communicative, and eager to learn
- You enjoy working with kids and may have experience in childcare, tutoring, or therapy (a plus!)
- You're playful, patient, and positive
Please Note: This is a center-based position. Please review the Plano, TX location before applying to ensure you're comfortable with the commute.
Let’s make progress together. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you!
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Behavior Therapist will deliver 1:1 therapy sessions using Applied Behavior Analysis principles and collect data on client progress. They will collaborate with Program Supervisors and BCBAs to teach meaningful real-world skills to children with Autism.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and reliable transportation. Full-time availability from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, is required.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Center Behavior Therapist For Autism (ABA) at Accel Therapies a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,851 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $42k–$46k | Mental Health Therapy median $99k (middle half $90k–$106k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$45k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas | 449 active | 7,845 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 28% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$44k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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