Entry-Level Autism Therapist
Listed compensation
$22-$28/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Location: Chickamauga, GA
- Pay: $22-$28+
- Employment Type: Part-Time, W-2
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-2pm (IN-SCHOOL)
- Expected Hours: 30 hours/week
- (can stack with other clients for more hours!)
Start Your Career With Tellos ABA Therapy
Interested in working with children or exploring a career in behavioral health? You DON'T need previous ABA experience or RBT certification to apply!
At Tellos, we're looking for dependable, compassionate individuals who are excited to learn and grow as Behavior Technicians.
You'll work one-on-one with children with autism, helping them develop communication, social, and everyday living skills under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Whether your background is in childcare, education, psychology, or another field, this could be a great opportunity to build meaningful experience.
What You'll Do
- Provide one-on-one ABA services in clients' homes, schools and in the community.
- Follow individualized treatment plans developed by a BCBA.
- Help clients develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills.
- Use positive reinforcement and evidence-based teaching strategies.
- Collect session data and complete accurate documentation.
- Participate in training, supervision, and professional development.
- Communicate consistently with your supervising BCBA.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- No previous ABA experience required.
- RBT certification not required to apply.
- Willingness and eligibility to obtain RBT certification within 30 days of hire.
- Patience, reliability, and strong communication skills.
- Interest in working with children with autism or developmental disabilities.
- Consistent availability for the assigned schedule.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to complete background checks and onboarding.
Why Work With Tellos?
- Eligible 40-hour RBT training reimbursement after meeting program requirements!
- Competitive hourly pay!
- Ongoing BCBA supervision and clinical support!
- Eligible attendance recognition opportunities!
- Employee referral incentives, when applicable!
- Eligible mileage reimbursement and approved materials reimbursement!
- Opportunities for continued learning and additional cases as available!
Certification & Training
- RBT certification is NOT required to apply.
- Candidates must obtain RBT certification within 30 days of hire.
Our team will help explain the certification process, onboarding requirements, and next steps. Client services may begin ONLY when applicable training, supervision, and payer requirements have been satisfied.
Ready to Get Started?
If you're dependable, eager to learn, and interested in making a difference in children's lives, we'd love to connect.
Apply today to join Tellos ABA Therapy!
We believe in hiring people, not resumes. If you’re excited by Tellos’s mission but unsure if you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, we’d love to learn what you’d bring to the team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one ABA services to children with autism in homes, schools, and the community. Follow individualized treatment plans while collecting session data and maintaining accurate documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the willingness to obtain RBT certification within 30 days of hire. Strong communication skills, reliability, and an interest in working with children with developmental disabilities are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Entry-Level Autism Therapist at Tellos 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 7,891 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Tellos holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 14 active listings.
Of the 44 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 16% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,891 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $46k–$58k | Mental Health Therapy median $103k (middle half $99k–$105k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$54k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Georgia | 191 active | 7,878 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% remote · 16% no call · 75% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 16% offer loan repayment325 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,509 in the last 30 days | 1,511 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Tellos | silver tier, 80/100 | Top Employers work-life index14 active listings |
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