Pays $19-$22/hr — Behavior Analyst market median is ~$83k (12 jobs)
Autism ABA Therapist - (RBT) - Pleasant Hills
About the Role
ABA therapist (RBT) providing 1-on-1 care to children with autism. $19-$22/hr. Pittsburgh, PA.
Join Helping Hands Family as a Autism ABA Therapist (RBT) – Pleasant Hills in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Passionate RBTs Wanted! Unlock Your Career Growth in Just 6 Months Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with autism?
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $19 - $22/hr.
- 20% pay differential for sessions past 6pm or Saturday
- Paid RBT training and exam
- Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
- Paid vacation, holidays, and family leave
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with employer match
- Employee referral program up to $3,000
- Tuition discounts from university partners
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Helping Hands Family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1-on-1 direct ABA therapy to children with autism in various settings including clinics and homes. Implement treatment plans designed by a BCBA while collecting behavior data and teaching daily living skills.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds. Applicants must be willing to complete company-provided RBT training and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
Certifications
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
Helping Hands Family ranks #9 of 16 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 14% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Behavior Analyst roles.
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