ABA Behavior Therapist
Listed compensation
$21-$27/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Steps Therapy specializes in providing comprehensive programs to enhance a child’s independence. By combining highly-trained Behavior Technicians, transparent data collection, and developmentally appropriate programming, we will create a program our clients can trust— with results that are evident. We provide client services primarily in San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, San Mateo, Foster City, and Redwood City.
We are always seeking qualified Behavior Technicians who are dedicated to helping others and making a difference in a child's life! This position is ideal for individuals interested in exploring careers in education, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, and psychology. Starting pay is between $21.00 - $27.00 per hour, dependent on experience, education level, and certification level.
Please note this position is not remote/virtual and requires client services to be provided in person.
As a Behavior Technician, you will be responsible for implementing early intervention programs to young children with special needs, and providing their families with training to reinforce learned skills.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 in-home or school-based intensive behavioral therapy
- Carry out individualized lessons and behavior plans as directed by the supervisor
- Utilize ABA instructional strategies, including but not limited to discrete trial teaching, natural environment training, incidental teaching, pivotal response training, and verbal behavior
- Facilitate social skills training
- Record the child's progress, graph data, and update data sheets
- Attend team meetings as needed, as well as internal and external professional workshops
- Communicate with supervisors regarding the child's progress/behaviors and any intervention modifications
- Work collaboratively with teammates, parents, and other professionals
- Maintain an organized program binder and complete required paperwork
- Maintain agreed upon schedule for the child and arrive at scheduled sessions on time
- Make reasonable attempts to provide make-up sessions or find substitutes for missed sessions
- Maintain client confidentiality
- Perform other related duties as required
Physical Demands
- Ability to regularly stand, sit, squat, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Qualifications
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience working with children preferred
- Experience using ABA-based strategies a plus
- Pursuing undergraduate studies in psychology or education fields a plus
- Employment conditional upon satisfactory background check
Desired Skills
- Passionate and motivated to help others
- Patient, sensitive, and empathetic
- Excellent time management skills, punctual and reliable
- Eager to learn and open to regular coaching and feedback
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What We Offer
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- Flexible Scheduling with Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities
- Full-Time Staff Have Access to Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, and Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Legal Insurance
- Free and Confidential Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Quarterly Health Care Expenditures (compliant with SF HCSO) if qualified
- Commuter Benefits Program
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Travel Time Compensation
- Mileage/Public Transportation Fare Reimbursement
- Cancellation Compensation if qualified
- Mentorship and Professional Development Opportunities
- Team Building and Social Events
Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Any details you provide as part of your application (such as your name, contact information, resume and references) will be used solely for recruitment and employment-related purposes.
We will not share your information with third parties outside of our hiring process without your consent, unless required by law. All applicant data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for hiring purposes.
By submitting your application, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with this policy. If you have questions about how we handle applicant data, please contact us.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavior Therapist will implement 1:1 in-home or school-based intensive behavioral therapy programs for children with special needs. They are responsible for carrying out individualized lesson plans, recording progress data, and collaborating with families and supervisors.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ABA Behavior Therapist at Confidential Employer a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,943 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Counselor Career Context
Confidential Employer ranks #18 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,943 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $44k–$56k | Mental Health Therapy median $161k (middle half $146k–$161k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$45k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in California | 599 active | 7,967 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 32% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,070 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Confidential Employer | #18 of 19 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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