Child Autism Therapist (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$16.5-$27/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Bachelor's Degree Required

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: Bedford TX 76022
  • 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.
  • ## Please note, 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.
  • Pay (based on education & previous ABA experience)
  • Bachelor’s Degree: $16.50–$25.50 per hour
  • Master’s Degree: $17.50–$27 per hour
  • Fun Fact: You’ll receive your first raise after earning your RBT certification!

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
  • Bachelor's 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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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 help them build communication, social, and independent skills. Responsibilities include following personalized treatment plans, collecting session data, and maintaining a safe and organized therapy environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and be at least 18 years old. You must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and be willing to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisData collectionTreatment planningCommunication skillsSocial skillsIndependent living skillsPatient careTeam collaborationActive listening

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Autism Therapist (Bachelor's 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 (Counseling) — ranked against 7,846 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,846 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$34k–$56kMental Health Therapy median $90k (middle half $89k–$96k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$47k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas483 active7,963 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 24% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentTexas Counselor listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 24% offer loan repayment736 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,571 in the last 30 days1,547 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,846 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), 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 ~$45k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
36%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Action Behavior Centers

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

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance covered at 90%
Dental and Vision benefits
10 paid holidays
10 PTO days
2 flex days
Free lunch every Friday
DoorDash DashPass
Calm app provided

Living in Bedford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$1,340/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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