Child Autism Therapist (Bachelor's Degree Required)
Listed compensation
$16.5-$27/hr
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Job Description
Bachelor's Degree Required
Job Description
- Make a Difference Every Day: Action Behavior Centers hires caring people to help children with autism build communication, social, and independent skills.
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (predictable daytime hours - no nights). Optional Saturdays available based on patient needs
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Location: 1150 North Broome St. Marvin, NC 28173
- Start Date: Immediate openings available
- Hiring Quickly: We typically respond to applications within 24 hours, so please keep an eye on your phone and email for interview scheduling.
- Training: No experience necessary. We provide paid training and fully cover your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
- Experience That’s a PLUS (not required): Childcare experience such as nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, camp counselor or tutor. Mental health roles such as QMHP or behavioral health technician. Paraprofessionals, caregivers, and life skills assistants. Psychology, Child Development, or any Health Sciences degrees.
- ## Please note, this role requires a Bachelor's Degree. As part of the hiring process, you must provide proof of your degree (diploma or official transcript showing the degree awarded). An offer of employment will not be extended until your educational qualifications have been verified.
- Pay (based on education & previous ABA experience)
- Bachelor’s Degree: $16.50–$25.50 per hour
- Master’s Degree: $17.50–$27 per hour
- Fun Fact: You’ll receive your first raise after earning your RBT certification!
What You’ll Be Doing: You’ll work one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy. In this role, you will:
- Follow personalized treatment plans and collect simple session data
- Help children learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities
- Stay active and engaged throughout therapy sessions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment
- Collaborate with a supportive team focused on helping kids grow and succeed
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Job Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Bachelor's Degree: This role requires a bachelor's degree. As part of the hiring process, you must provide proof of your degree (diploma or transcript showing the degree awarded and conferral date).
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and getting on/off the floor frequently
- Able to maintain an active pace while working with young children
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Willingness to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire
- Team mindset: may occasionally help support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed
Why Candidates Choose ABC
- Guaranteed full-time hours
- Paid training + fully covered RBT certification
- Raises every 6 months with clear growth goals
- Health insurance covered at 90%
- Dental and Vision benefits
- 10 paid holidays, 10 PTO days, and 2 flex days
- Free lunch every Friday
- DoorDash DashPass and Calm app provided
- Student loan repayment support
- Supportive, team-focused work environment
Growth Opportunities: At Action Behavior Centers, we are committed to helping our team members grow. Many Behavior Therapists advance into roles such as: Clinical Administrators, Operations Managers, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)
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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 work one-on-one with children using play-based ABA therapy to help them build communication and social skills. Responsibilities include following personalized treatment plans, collecting session data, and maintaining a safe, organized environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and be at least 18 years old. You must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 30 lbs and moving frequently while working with young children.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Autism Therapist (Bachelor's Degree Required) at Action Behavior Centers 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 7,978 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k 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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