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Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center
Lake Elsinore, California

Entry-Level ABA Therapist-Lake Elsinore

BCBAPart-Time

Listed compensation

$23.00–$27.00 /hr

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Job Description

Lake Elsinore, CA

Location: In-home & Center ABA therapy

Inspire Growth. Build Your Future!

Do you enjoy working with children and want a career where you can make a lasting impact?

At Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center (ABTC), we're looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. Whether you're beginning your career or looking for meaningful hands-on experience, we'll provide the paid training, clinical support, and mentorship you need to succeed.

As a Behavior Technician, you'll work one-on-one with children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities, helping them develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), one of the most effective evidence-based therapies available.

No ABA experience? No problem. We provide comprehensive paid training and ongoing support from experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).

Why Join Asteri?

At ABTC, we believe that when our employees are supported, our clients thrive. We are committed to helping our team grow through mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities for advancement.

  • This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in:
  • Psychology
  • Child Development

Education

  • Social Work
  • Behavioral Health
  • Special Education
  • Speech or Occupational Therapy
  • Nursing and Healthcare

What You'll Do

As a Behavior Technician, You Will

  • Provide one-on-one ABA therapy in clients' homes
  • Implement individualized treatment plans developed by a BCBA
  • Teach communication, social, play, self-help, and daily living skills
  • Help reduce challenging behaviors using positive, evidence-based strategies
  • Collect accurate session data and complete clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with supervising clinicians to support client progress
  • Communicate professionally with families and caregivers
  • Attend ongoing training and team meetings

Typical Sessions

  • 2–5 hours per session
  • Children primarily ages 3–17 years
  • Afternoon and evening schedules

What We Offer

  • Competitive Pay: $23.00–$27.00 per hour
  • Paid RBT Training
  • Paid Clinical Training
  • Paid Mileage & Drive Time
  • Cell Phone Allowance
  • IRA Retirement Plan
  • Bilingual Pay Differential
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Annual Performance Reviews & Merit Increases
  • Ongoing Clinical Support & Mentorship
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

What We're Looking For

  • High school diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor's degree preferred)
  • Experience working with children is a plus, but not required
  • Available a minimum of 15 hours per week
  • Afternoon/evening availability between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM
  • Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance and registration
  • Willing to travel up to 25 miles from your home for client sessions
  • Strong communication, professionalism, and organizational skills
  • Comfortable learning data collection and behavior intervention techniques
  • Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

Start a Career That Makes an Impact

Every therapy session is an opportunity to help a child gain confidence, build independence, and reach meaningful milestones.

If you're looking for rewarding work, supportive leadership, and opportunities to grow professionally, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and begin your career with Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center.

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees upon request. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please contact our HR department.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism in home and center settings to develop social and daily living skills. Implement individualized treatment plans and collect accurate session data while collaborating with supervising BCBAs.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a bachelor's degree preferred and a minimum availability of 15 hours per week. Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and insurance to travel up to 25 miles for sessions.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Communication SkillsPatient CarePositive Reinforcement

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Entry-Level ABA Therapist-Lake Elsinore at Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center 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 (Behavior Analysis) — ranked against 236 active Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 14 active listings.

In California, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (220 salary observations; 698 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (1,435 salary observations; 5,913 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% are remote, 23% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 18 employers

4
<$110k
12
$110k-120k
6
$120k-125k
8
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
87%
Sign-on bonus
84%
Loan repayment
58%
Relocation assistance
45%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Gold Vine · Hinesville, Georgia

$70-$80/hr
#2

BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

Pro Recovery Solutions · Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

$67-$80/hr
#3

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

$60-$75/hr
#4

Project Hope Board Certified Behavior Analyst

$70-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 236 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lake Elsinore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$544k
Typical market rent
$2,438/mo
Residents’ average commute
43 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center

Mental Health Care
All of Los Angeles County, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid RBT Training
Paid Clinical Training
Paid Mileage & Drive Time
Cell Phone Allowance
IRA Retirement Plan
Bilingual Pay Differential
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Sick Time