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Mosaic Pediatric Therapy
Durham, North Carolina

Child Autism Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20–$25 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • North Carolina’s Premier ABA Therapy Provider for Children with Autism
  • We are a values-driven company and are dedicated to providing world-class ABA therapy services to our early childhood clients while promoting a positive and supportive culture for our team members.
  • Top 5% nationally in employee satisfaction!*
  • Top 3% nationally in client family satisfaction!

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Glassdoor Top 50 Best Places to Work

All applicants are welcome – we provide paid training to all of our new therapists to accelerate their careers as RBTs (Registered Behavior Technicians)!

  • How you'll make a difference in the lives of children:
  • Work one-on-one with children diagnosed with autism to enrich their lives by providing exceptional therapy services and support
  • Implement evidence-based behavior treatment plans, teaching social, communication and life skills

Collaborate with and learn from the top clinical minds in the field, preparing you for a career in a variety of healthcare, behavioral health or educational fields

What We Offer

Frequent reviews/raises: Reviews and wage increases every 6 months with frequent feedback to turbo charge your professional development and career

Beautiful clinic spaces in which you’ll work, collaborate and build friendships with passionate and fun-loving colleagues

Medical, dental and vision insurance plan options

  • Medical options include company-paid behavioral and medical telehealth care

Paid time off

401(k) with 4% match

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Supplemental employee, spouse and child life insurance with AD&D options

Short- and long-term disability options

Company-sponsored discounts on electronics, travel, entertainment, fitness, apparel and more

Employee reward and recognition program, regular company-sponsored holiday and celebration events

Pet insurance

What You'll Bring

  • A passion for working with children with autism and their families
  • An eagerness to be part of an energetic, passionate and caring team of professionals
  • A high school diploma (bachelor’s degree in any field preferred)

A deep commitment to show up and bring your whole self to work every day (reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required)

$20 - $25 an hour

Pay based on experience applying ABA therapy under supervision of a BCBA

*Peakon/Workday benchmarking

BHCOE Benchmarking

*Eligible at 30 hours per week

Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism to improve their social, communication, and life skills. Implement evidence-based behavior treatment plans under the supervision of a BCBA.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, though a bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates must have a passion for working with children with autism, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Behavior Treatment ImplementationSocial Skills TrainingCommunication Skills TrainingLife Skills TrainingPatient SupportCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Autism Therapist at Mosaic Pediatric Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,956 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $50k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution37 jobs · 28 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,956 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Durham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,659/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.6
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Mosaic Pediatric Therapy

Individual and Family Services
Charlotte, North Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Frequent reviews/raises every 6 months
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid behavioral and medical telehealth care
Paid time off
401(k) with 4% match
Company-paid life and disability insurance