School Readiness Behavior Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$15-$26/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

In the ABC Academy program, you’ll help children ages 5–12 succeed by providing support alongside their school experience.

  • Make a difference every day by working hands-on with children with autism to build communication, social, and independent living skills through ABA therapy. You’ll implement individualized treatment plans, collaborate with a supportive team, and receive training to earn your RBT certification.
  • Schedule: 12:00 pm-6:30 pm Mon-Fri, 9 am-12 pm every other Saturday
  • Position is full-time
  • Location: 23000 Highland Knolls Drive Katy, TX 77494
  • Start Date: Immediate openings available!
  • Hiring Immediately: We respond quickly to applications, so please be ready for a call or email to schedule your interview
  • Experience that’s a PLUS (but not required): Childcare: nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, tutor. Mental Health Roles: QMHP, behavioral health technicians. Camp Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Caregivers, Life Skill Assistants, SPED teachers

Pay (determined by education and ABA experience)

  • High School / Associate’s Degree: $15 – $22.50 per hour
  • Bachelor’s Degree: $15 – $24 per hour
  • Master’s Degree: $16 – $26 per hour
  • Fun Fact: You’ll receive your first raise after earning your RBT certification!

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Work one-on-one with children aged 5 to 12 years using play-based ABA therapy
  • Follow personalized treatment plans, collect simple data, and communicate with your team
  • Help kids learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities
  • Stay active during sessions, moving constantly to stay engaged with children
  • Maintain a clean, organized, safe therapy space
  • Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that celebrates progress and growth

Be Ready to Hear From Us: We respond to applications quickly, often within 24 hours. Please keep your phone nearby and check your email so we can schedule your interview as soon as possible.

Job Requirements

  • Lift up to 30lbs
  • Sit, stand, crouch, squat, and move quickly with young children
  • Get on and off the floor frequently
  • Maintain an active pace throughout the day
  • Keep therapy spaces clean, organized, and safe
  • At least 18 years old
  • High school diploma
  • Consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Willingness to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire
  • Commitment to ABC’s core value of team; may occasionally help support a nearby sister clinic if that center is experiencing a need for coverage

Why Candidates Choose ABC

  • Guaranteed full time hours
  • Paid training and fully covered RBT certification
  • Raises every 6 months with clear goals
  • Health insurance covered at 90 percent
  • Free lunch every Friday
  • DoorDash DashPass and Calm app provided
  • Paid time off: 10 holidays, 10 PTO days, 2 flex days
  • Student loan repayment support
  • A team-focused, supportive, fun work environment

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ABC is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Key Responsibilities

You will provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children aged 5-12 to build communication and social skills. You will also implement individualized treatment plans and collaborate with a supportive team to track progress.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years old. You must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting 30lbs and moving quickly with children.

Key Skills

Data collectionTreatment plan implementationPatient careActive listeningTeam collaborationSafety management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Readiness Behavior Therapist at Action Behavior Centers a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 34% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$43k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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  • No weekends

Living in Katy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,971/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Action Behavior Centers

Mental Health Care
Austin, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed Full-Time Hours
Paid Training and RBT Certification
Raises Every 6 Months
Health Insurance Covered at 90%
Free Lunch Every Friday
DoorDash DashPass and Calm App
Paid Time Off: 10 Holidays, 10 PTO Days, 2 Flex Days
Student Loan Repayment Support