In-Home Behavior Therapist (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$16.5-$27/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 40m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Paid training and RBT certification assistance provided, no experience necessary!

Work Environment

This position is best for someone who loves autonomy! This role involves providing therapy services in the homes of patients, requiring travel within a designated geographic area.

The At-Home teammate will work closely with patients and their families to create a supportive and nurturing environment conducive to learning and skill development.

At Home teammates typically work with one to two patients every day, Monday through Friday, with treatment blocks from 8am to 12pm, 1pm to 5pm, and 8am to 5pm with one hour for transition between patients.

What you will be doing as an At-Home Behavior Therapist:

  • Travel to Client’s Homes: Embrace the opportunity to travel to various locations, meeting families where they are most comfortable. Must be comfortable driving to and from patient homes, up to 45 minutes each way.
  • Autonomous Working Style: We value self-motivated individuals who take ownership of their work. Enjoy the freedom of managing your caseload, trusting your skills to enhance children’s abilities and foster growth.
  • Applying the principles of one-on-one ABA therapy to help kiddos with Autism reach their full potential
  • Shaping the minds of kiddos in early childhood (ages 18 months to 12 years old)
  • Collecting data and implementing individualized treatment plans for each child
  • Collaborating with a team of like-minded individuals dedicated to living ABC’s core values
  • Drive your personal vehicle to patient appointments. Arrive promptly and ready to work. Focus entirely on your patient during direct therapy sessions.
  • ## 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 ranges depend on experience and the highest level of completed education
  • 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 We Offer

  • An additional $2.00/ hr premium pay on top of base wages for session in home!
  • Mileage reimbursement!
  • Two oil changes per year (up to $50)
  • Promotional and raise opportunities every 6 months! We value frequent feedback and transparency to your next raise!!
  • Yearly tenure bonuses!
  • Guaranteed full time hours! Each full-time teammate receives guaranteed hours regardless of patient cancellations.
  • Small caseloads! Our therapists are able to focus on the individualized care for each kiddo.
  • Paid training! We will teach you the way and get you certified!
  • No-cost supervision hours! No deductions from pay or claw backs for the dedicated supervision time.
  • No contractual obligation! we hope you stay because it’s a great place to work; not because you are contractually obligated to do so.
  • Wealth of benefits + perks! Generous time off: 10 holidays, 10 paid days PLUS 2 flex days
  • Health Benefits covered 90%
  • Free lunch EVERY Friday
  • Complimentary DoorDash DashPass and Calm subscription!
  • Student loan repayment employer contributions
  • Annual holiday parties, Teammate Appreciation Week, team meetings and happy hours!

All Applicants are welcome - jump start your career in ABA Therapy with any background, no experience necessary!

  • Childcare Provider, Nanny, Babysitter, Preschool/Infant Teacher, Montessori Guide, Tutor, Substitute Teacher
  • Mental Health/Autism Advocate, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Behavioral Health Technicians
  • Camp Counselor, Childcare Volunteer, Sunday School Teacher
  • Teaching, Special Education, Sociology, Human Development, Early Childhood Development, or Psychology degree (a college degree in any field preferred)
  • Paraprofessionals, Direct Support Professionals, Life Skills Assistant
  • A passion for working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families is a must!
  • An eagerness to be a part of a caring and team-oriented company culture.
  • A deep commitment to show up everyday (which includes reliable transportation and a valid driver's license).

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

The Behavior Therapist travels to patient homes to provide one-on-one ABA therapy and implement individualized treatment plans. They are responsible for collecting data on patient progress and collaborating with families to foster a supportive learning environment.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is strictly required for this position, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Candidates must demonstrate a passion for working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and be willing to undergo RBT certification.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data collectionTreatment planningAutism spectrum disorder supportPatient careCommunicationTime managementCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates In-Home Behavior 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 7,846 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, 46% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% 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
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,846 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$34k–$56kMental Health Therapy median $90k (middle half $89k–$96k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$47k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas483 active7,963 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 24% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentTexas Counselor listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 24% offer loan repayment736 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,571 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 (7,846 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.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$45k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% 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
  • No nights
  • On-site
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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
Vision
10 Paid Holidays
10 PTO Days
2 Flex Days
Free Lunch Every Friday
DoorDash DashPass

Living in Mesquite

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,458/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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