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Redmond, Washington

Autism Therapist - CBT/BT - Part-Time

CounselorNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$32/hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Autism Therapist - CBT/BT - Part-Time

ABA Centers of Washington

Bellevue / Redmond / Bothell, WA

CBT: Starting rate of $32.00 per hour

RBT: Starting rate of $30.00 per hour.

BT: Starting rate of $28.00 per hour.

  • ## BT Sign-On Bonus $1,000 Valid for a Short Time
  • RBT-CBT Sign-On Bonus $2,000 Valid for a Short Time

*Final compensation determined by experience, training, and education.

Grow Your Career in ABA

Join one of the nation’s fastest-growing providers of autism care and make a meaningful impact every day. At ABA Centers, we’re committed to delivering high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy while investing in our team’s growth and success.

Whether you’re already a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or just starting your journey, we provide paid training, mentorship, and a clear path for career advancement. If you’re not yet certified, we’ll support you through our ABA Academy of Excellence to help you prepare for and pass the RBT exam, which is required by the licensing board (BACB) to deliver care.

Who We Are

We are a leading and rapidly growing provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, committed to delivering life-changing outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

Our mission is to deliver life changing outcomes for people with Autism, and their families, through rapid access to care - including diagnosis and individualized applied behavior analysis therapy. We achieve this mission by expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care while driving measurable results. We are guided by core values that define how we work every day, People First, The Joy Effect, Data-Driven Excellence, Disrupt with Purpose, Celebrate Uniqueness, and Resilient and Responsible, ensuring we prioritize those we serve, create meaningful connections, continuously improve outcomes, challenge the status quo, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards.

What You’ll Do

Direct Client Support

Deliver ABA therapy in homes, schools, communities, clinics, or other venues depending on client needs

Teach communication, social, and daily living skills

Implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision

Track Progress & Maintain Quality

Collect, organize, and document session data accurately

Collaborate & Communicate

Work closely with BCBAs, team members, and families

Participating in team meetings and ongoing training

Support Operations

Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

Required

High school diploma or GED

6+ months of relevant experience (including internships or related roles)

Availability during mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance

Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and driving record review

Preferred

Experience in childcare, education, or related fields

Experience working with children or adolescents

Prior exposure to ABA services

Position-Specific Items

Behavior Technician (BT): Complete a 40-hour paid training program over 2 consecutive weeks (at the same rate of pay), followed by precepting (hands-on supervision), and pass the RBT exam within 45 days (up to 3 weeks total)

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): Active certification in good standing; 1 week of paid training followed by precepting (hands-on supervision) (up to 2 weeks total)

Training availability (BT / RBT): Must be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Benefits & Career Growth

Career Advancement – Level Up Program

  • Structured growth to RBT Level 2 and Level 3 ($1/hour pay increase per level upon competency completion).

Apprenticeship program: training and supervision hours provided.

Full-tuition scholarship opportunity at Temple University to pursue a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500 per semester)

Professional development opportunities for certification

Paid RBT training

Mentorship toward BCBA certification

Other Benefits (PT Employees)

401(k)

Mileage reimbursement

Performance bonus potential

Closing Statement

ABA Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ABA Centers participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver individualized ABA therapy to clients in various settings to teach communication, social, and daily living skills. Collect and document session data while collaborating with BCBAs and families to track progress.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of relevant experience. Candidates must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background and drug screenings.

Key Skills

Behavior TherapyData CollectionCommunication SkillsSocial Skills TrainingTreatment Plan ImplementationCollaborationDocumentation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 48 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 13% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
24% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Redmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.17M
Typical market rent
$2,639/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Mileage reimbursement
Performance bonus potential
Paid RBT training
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per semester
Full-tuition scholarship for Master's in ABA
Mentorship toward BCBA certification
Career advancement program