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Action Behavior Centers
San Antonio, Texas

School Readiness Behavior Therapist

BCBANo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$15-$26/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

In the ABC Academy program, you’ll help children ages 5–12 succeed by providing support alongside their school experience.

  • Make a difference every day by working hands-on with children with autism to build communication, social, and independent living skills through ABA therapy. You’ll implement individualized treatment plans, collaborate with a supportive team, and receive training to earn your RBT certification.
  • Schedule: 12:00 pm-6:30 pm Mon-Fri, 9 am-12 pm every other Saturday
  • Position is full-time
  • Location: 3303 Rogers Road, San Antonio, Texas 78251
  • Start Date: Immediate openings available!
  • Hiring Immediately: We respond quickly to applications, so please be ready for a call or email to schedule your interview
  • Experience that’s a PLUS (but not required): Childcare: nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, tutor. Mental Health Roles: QMHP, behavioral health technicians. Camp Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Caregivers, Life Skill Assistants, SPED teachers

Pay (determined by education and ABA experience)

  • High School / Associate’s Degree: $15 – $22.50 per hour
  • Bachelor’s Degree: $15 – $24 per hour
  • Master’s Degree: $16 – $26 per hour
  • Fun Fact: You’ll receive your first raise after earning your RBT certification!

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Work one-on-one with children aged 5 to 12 years using play-based ABA therapy
  • Follow personalized treatment plans, collect simple data, and communicate with your team
  • Help kids learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities
  • Stay active during sessions, moving constantly to stay engaged with children
  • Maintain a clean, organized, safe therapy space
  • Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that celebrates progress and growth

Be Ready to Hear From Us: We respond to applications quickly, often within 24 hours. Please keep your phone nearby and check your email so we can schedule your interview as soon as possible.

Job Requirements

  • Lift up to 30lbs
  • Sit, stand, crouch, squat, and move quickly with young children
  • Get on and off the floor frequently
  • Maintain an active pace throughout the day
  • Keep therapy spaces clean, organized, and safe
  • At least 18 years old
  • High school diploma
  • Consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Willingness to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire
  • Commitment to ABC’s core value of team; may occasionally help support a nearby sister clinic if that center is experiencing a need for coverage

Why Candidates Choose ABC

  • Guaranteed full time hours
  • Paid training and fully covered RBT certification
  • Raises every 6 months with clear goals
  • Health insurance covered at 90 percent
  • Free lunch every Friday
  • DoorDash DashPass and Calm app provided
  • Paid time off: 10 holidays, 10 PTO days, 2 flex days
  • Student loan repayment support
  • A team-focused, supportive, fun work environment

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Key Responsibilities

You will provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children aged 5-12 to build communication, social, and independent living skills. Additionally, you will implement individualized treatment plans, collect data, and collaborate with a supportive team.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma, be at least 18 years old, and be willing to complete RBT certification within 20 days of hire. The role requires physical stamina to lift up to 30lbs and the ability to move quickly and frequently get on and off the floor.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Communication skillsSocial skillsData collectionTreatment plan implementationPlay-based therapyTeam collaborationActive listeningPatient care

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Action Behavior Centers ranks #1 of 10 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 45 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 71% are remote, 31% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas285 active2,795 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 71% remote · 31% no call · 84% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentTexas healthcare professional listings: 74% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 52% offer loan repayment285 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,463 in the last 30 days1,576 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Action Behavior Centers#1 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$43k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 20 employers
10
<$95k
5
$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
17
$115k-125k
5
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
73%
Loan repayment
53% this job
Relocation assistance
48%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 235 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Action Behavior Centers

Mental Health Care
Austin, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed full-time hours
Paid training and fully covered RBT certification
Raises every 6 months
Health insurance covered at 90%
Free lunch every Friday
DoorDash DashPass and Calm app
10 paid holidays, 10 PTO days, 2 flex days
Student loan repayment support

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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