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Dream Big Childrens Center
Delano, California

Behavior Therapist

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$25/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Delano, CA 93215
  • Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly At Dream Big Children’s Center, we believe every child deserves to dream big and we’re here to support those dreams with compassion and creativity. Since 2016, our team has been making a difference in the lives of children and families across our communities. We are passionate about what we do and uphold the values of Caring, Excellence, Fun, Inclusivity, and Growth-Oriented. We’re looking for individuals who share these values and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the children and families we serve
  • Schedule: Must be available Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM

What You’ll Do: As a Behavior Therapist, you’ll work with children to help them learn new skills, build confidence, and reach their goals. You’ll be part of a supportive team that works together to make each day fun, rewarding, and full of growth for both the kids and our team members.

Your Role Includes: Working directly with children (usually one-on-one) to support behavior goals Following a personalized plan created for each child Using play, creativity, and patience to teach new skills Supporting families and sharing progress Taking notes and tracking the child’s progress Working closely with your team and supervisor to make sure the child is getting the best support possible What We’re Looking For: Someone who loves working with kids Great communication skills Patience, kindness, and a positive attitude Experience working with children is a big plus (but we’ll provide training if you're new!)

Why Join Us? Make a real difference in kids’ lives Be part of a positive, supportive team Paid training and growth opportunities Flexible schedules available At Dream Big, we embrace diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals. We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Qualifications Completed bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited institution required. Experience working with children with autism in an educational or therapy setting for at least 6 months Complete TB test and livescan clearance Must be comfortable with diaper changes. Must be available M-F 8-5PM

Key Responsibilities

Work one-on-one with children to support behavior goals and teach new skills using personalized plans. Track child progress and collaborate with supervisors and families to ensure optimal support.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field and at least 6 months of experience with children with autism. Candidates must pass a TB test and livescan clearance and be comfortable with diaper changes.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Behavior TherapyChild DevelopmentProgress TrackingOne-on-one Support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavior Therapist at DREAM BIG CHILDRENS CENTER 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 7,863 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,863 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$42k–$52kMental Health Therapy median $67k (middle half $51k–$67k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$42k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in California599 active7,882 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 26% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,863 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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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 7,863 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Dream Big Childrens Center

Individual and Family Services
MONROVIA, CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid training
Growth opportunities
Flexible schedules

Living in Delano

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Median resident rent
$1,199/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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