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Action Behavior Centers
Aurora, Colorado

Child Autism Therapist (Entry-Level)

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$28/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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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: 1390 S. Potomac St. Suite 100, Aurora, CO 80012
  • 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, or tutor. Mental health roles such as QMHP or behavioral health technician. Camp counselors, paraprofessionals, caregivers, and life skills assistants. Psychology, Child Development, or any Health Sciences degree.

Pay (determined by education & previous ABA experience)

  • High School / Associate’s Degree: $20–$24 per hour
  • Bachelor’s Degree: $20–$25.50 per hour
  • Master’s Degree: $20–$28 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
  • High school diploma
  • 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 build communication and social skills. Responsibilities include following personalized treatment plans, collecting session data, and maintaining a safe, engaging therapy environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. You must be comfortable with physical activity and willing to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisData collectionPatient carePlay-based therapyTreatment plan implementationTeam collaborationActive listening

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Autism Therapist (Entry-Level) 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 7,910 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, 30% are remote, 26% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,910 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$42k–$58kMental Health Therapy median $104k (middle half $55k–$146k)137 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$48k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Colorado234 active7,915 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 26% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentColorado Counselor listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 31% offer loan repayment335 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,528 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,910 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Action Behavior Centers

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

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance (90% covered)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
10 paid holidays
10 PTO days
2 flex days
Free lunch every Friday
DoorDash DashPass

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$446k
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
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.