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Autism Learning Partners
Santa Clarita, California

Autism Behavior Therapist

Counselor / TherapistNo callNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$22-$28/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Turn Your Experience with Kids Into a Career That Matters. No ABA certification required. Full, paid training from day one.

You don't need a clinical degree to change a child's life - just patience, a love for kids, and 6+ months of experience with them. At Autism Learning Partners, you'll deliver 1:1 evidence-based ABA therapy to kids and teens with autism. Serving families since 1988 - 5,200+ employees across 15 states.

Job Details

Job Type: Part-Time (Up to 20 hours) & Full-Time

Hours

Availability required 4-5 weekdays Monday - Friday from 3:30pm to 8pm OR All weekdays Monday - Friday from 8am to 6:30pm. Sessions will be scheduled within this timeframe based on client needs.

Work Setting: Primarily in-home, with the opportunity to provide sessions at a local center based on availability and client needs.

Pay:$22-$28/hr by location and experience, plus $0.50/hr for Spanish/English bilingual fluency and +$2/hr evenings/weekends. New Hire Training is paid at $20/hr.

The ALP Advantage

Clear Growth. Real Raises. Earn a pay raise every 4-7 months, with a defined path from your first session to Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Compass Clinician Program: Building toward BCBA? Get mentorship, paid study time, and fully paid supervision hours.

Daily Pay Access: Get paid as you earn - no waiting for payday.

Benefits

Health insurance (Full-Time), dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500 toward Master's/BCBA), mileage reimbursement, employee assistance program, and referral program ($1,000 per successful hire).

Your Career Path at ALP

BT 1 → BT 2: after 500 billable hours. BT 2 → Advanced Behavior Technician (ABT): after another 500. After ABT: Field Trainer, Regional Trainer, Program Manager, and BCBA. Real room to grow.

Who Should Apply

6+ months of work or professional volunteer experience with children - babysitting, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or youth group leadership.

Education

HS Diploma or GED AND at least one semester of college coursework (or currently enrolled in college courses).

Also required: Ability to read, write, and speak English Proficiently; Reliable car, valid driver's license, and insurance; You can pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, TB test, Pre-employment Physical Exam, and have or receive immunities to MMR/ VZV during our onboarding, which we will pay for

Bonus: Experience with autism/special needs, or a background in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or Human Development.

What You'll Do

Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy designed by a BCBA. Use play-based strategies to build communication, social, and daily living skills. Track session data, maintain safety and confidentiality, and collaborate with your care team.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply in under 10 minutes. Most candidates get an offer within 3 business days. Questions? careers@autismlearningpartners.com.

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Key Responsibilities

Deliver 1:1 evidence-based ABA therapy to children and teens with autism using play-based strategies. Track session data, maintain safety and confidentiality, and collaborate effectively with the care team.

Requirements

Requires at least 6 months of experience working with children and a high school diploma or GED with some college coursework. Candidates must have a reliable car, valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks and health screenings.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral therapyChild developmentData collectionCommunication skillsSocial skills trainingSafety managementCollaborationYouth mentorship

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Autism Behavior Therapist at Autism Learning Partners a 6.6 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 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 26% have no call, 60% 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 score6.6 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$46k–$58kMental Health Therapy median $55k (middle half $51k–$55k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$47k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in California581 active7,529 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 26% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,562 in the last 30 days1,376 the 30 days before (+86%)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 (7,479 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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Work-life snapshot

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About Autism Learning Partners

Individual and Family Services
Monrovia, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance (Full-Time)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Health savings account (HSA)
401(k) with matching
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500

Living in Santa Clarita

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$738k
Typical market rent
$2,783/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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