Child Autism Therapist (Bachelors Degree Required)
Listed compensation
$15-$26/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Make a Difference Every Day: Action Behavior Centers hires caring people to help children with autism build communication, social, and independent skills.
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (predictable daytime hours - no nights). Optional Saturdays available based on patient needs
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Location: 7485 Phelan Blvd, Beaumont, TX 77706
- Start Date: Immediate openings available
- Hiring Quickly: We typically respond to applications within 24 hours, so please keep an eye on your phone and email for interview scheduling.
- Training: No experience necessary. We provide paid training and fully cover your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
- Experience That’s a PLUS (not required): Childcare experience such as nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, camp counselor or tutor. Mental health roles such as QMHP or behavioral health technician. Paraprofessionals, caregivers, and life skills assistants. Psychology, Child Development, or any Health Sciences degrees.
Pay (based on education & previous ABA experience)
- 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!
- This role requires a bachelor's degree. As part of the hiring process, you must provide proof of your degree (diploma or official transcript showing the degree awarded). An offer of employment will not be extended until your educational qualifications have been verified.
What You’ll Be Doing: You’ll work one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy. In this role, you will:
- Follow personalized treatment plans and collect simple session data
- Help children learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities
- Stay active and engaged throughout therapy sessions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment
- Collaborate with a supportive team focused on helping kids grow and succeed
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Job Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Bachelors Degree
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and getting on/off the floor frequently
- Able to maintain an active pace while working with young children
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Willingness to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire
- Team mindset: may occasionally help support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed
Why Candidates Choose ABC
- Guaranteed full-time hours
- Paid training + fully covered RBT certification
- Raises every 6 months with clear growth goals
- Health insurance covered at 90%
- Dental and Vision benefits
- 10 paid holidays, 10 PTO days, and 2 flex days
- Free lunch every Friday
- DoorDash DashPass and Calm app provided
- Student loan repayment support
- Supportive, team-focused work environment
Growth Opportunities: At Action Behavior Centers, we are committed to helping our team members grow. Many Behavior Therapists advance into roles such as: Clinical Administrators, Operations Managers, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)
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A Quick Note: Please do not reach out to clinic locations directly regarding your application status, as teams are busy supporting clients and families.
ABC is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Key Responsibilities
You will work one-on-one with children using play-based ABA therapy to build communication, social, and independent skills. Responsibilities include following personalized treatment plans, collecting session data, and maintaining a safe and engaging therapy environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and be at least 18 years old. You must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 30 lbs and moving frequently, and be willing to complete paid RBT certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Autism Therapist (Bachelors Degree Required) at Action Behavior Centers 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 (Behavior Analysis) — ranked against 234 active Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
Action Behavior Centers ranks #2 of 12 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 309 active listings.
In Texas, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (158 salary observations; 575 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (1,601 salary observations; 6,654 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (behavior analysis) | ranked against 234 Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Texas vs national | $93k median in Texas | $91k nationally (+2%)158 state / 1,601 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$44k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas | 289 active | 2,786 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% remote · 32% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Texas healthcare professional listings: 74% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 51% offer loan repayment289 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Action Behavior Centers | silver tier, 71/100 · #2 of 12 for pay | Top Employers work-life index309 active listings |
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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