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Tellos
Greenville, South Carolina

Entry-Level Autism Therapist

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsPart-Time

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.

Posted 15m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Location: Greenville, SC
  • Pay: $22-$28+
  • Employment Type: Part-Time, W-2
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm
  • Expected Hours: 15 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 in homes, schools, and the community while following individualized treatment plans. Collect session data, complete accurate documentation, and collaborate with a supervising BCBA.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain RBT certification within 30 days of hire. Strong communication skills, reliability, and a willingness to work with children with autism are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data collection

Counselor Career Context

Of the 44 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 59% are remote, 9% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$46k–$58kMental Health Therapy median $95k (middle half $85k–$118k)214 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$55k in purchasing powerSouth Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in South Carolina76 active7,910 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 59% remote · 9% no call · 64% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina Counselor listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 15% offer loan repayment129 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,572 in the last 30 days1,547 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs
5
<$65k
5
$65k-90k
1
$111k
6
$115k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
CME allowance
78%
401k / retirement match
72%
Loan repayment
33%
Sign-on bonus
11%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$100/hr
#2

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$70-$100/hr
#3

Part Time Remote Group Therapist - Texas Licensed

$62-$96/hr
#4

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$58.5-$85/hr
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,846 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Tellos

Mental Health Care
Raleigh, NC
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Eligible 40-hour RBT training reimbursement after meeting program requirements
Ongoing BCBA supervision and clinical support
Eligible attendance recognition opportunities
Employee referral incentives
Eligible mileage reimbursement and approved materials reimbursement
Opportunities for continued learning and additional cases

Living in Greenville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$311k
Typical market rent
$1,564/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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