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Early Autism Services
Portland, Oregon

ABA Therapist

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Listed compensation

$18-$25/hr

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Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? We welcome you to apply now and join our dedicated team at Early Autism Services as an ABA Therapist / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals from diverse backgrounds to provide personalized 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children (ages 2-11) in a supportive environment. At Early Autism Services, we provide the training needed to build your career as an ABA Therapist and grow your skills as an RBT.

You will work under the supervision of and receive guidance from experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), supervisors, and mentors. Therapy sessions may take place in various settings, mostly in clinics, but on occasion could be at a client’s home or other community-based setting.

This dynamic role requires both physical and mental energy, offering interactive and engaging experiences with your clients. At Early Autism Services, we deeply appreciate the valuable contributions of our behavior technicians, and we are committed to supporting your personal and professional growth.

What EAS Offers You

  • Competitive hourly pay based on prior experience and qualifications including cancellation and travel time pay
  • Career progression and milestone achievement incentive compensation
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match after six months with the company
  • PTO
  • Robust RBT training program so technicians are able to build their expertise
  • As applicable, RBT certification reimbursement
  • Other benefits available include professional development and career growth
  • Instant pay options to access pay through Rain

What You Bring to EAS

  • Dependable work ethic
  • Eagerness to work with children
  • Capability of working with a team, and independently
  • Determination, creativeness and initiative
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Compassionate, patient, and understanding demeanor.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities of an RBT/ ABA Therapist

  • Implement behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a BCBA
  • Provide direct one-on-one support to individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Collect and analyze data to track individual progress and make data-driven decisions
  • Assist in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with the BCBA and other team members to ensure consistent and effective implementation of interventions
  • Communicate regularly with parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders to provide updates on progress and address concerns
  • Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of sessions and progress reports
  • Attend regular supervision and training sessions to enhance professional development

Qualifications of an RBT/ ABA Therapist

  • Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is highly desirable
  • Registered Behavior Technician certification or completion of the 40-hour BACB modules preferred
  • Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance, or have reliable transportation
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Must be 18 years of age or older at time of hire

Physical Requirements

Physical capabilities include walking, occasional running, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching above head, pulling, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Early Autism Services is an equal opportunity employer.

We embrace diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Key Responsibilities

The ABA Therapist implements behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a BCBA and provides direct one-on-one support to children with developmental disabilities. They are also responsible for collecting and analyzing data to track progress and maintaining accurate documentation of sessions.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is highly desirable, and candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data collectionData analysisInterpersonal skillsPatient careCollaborationProblem solvingTime management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ABA Therapist at Early Autism Services a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,746 active Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 50% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in behavior analysisranked against 2,746 Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$37k–$52kMental Health Therapy median $104k (middle half $57k–$130k)139 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$43k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All mental health therapy listings in Oregon12 active2,817 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 50% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,425 in the last 30 days1,522 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend (all specialties)+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,746 Behavior Analysis listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Oregon figures use all mental health therapys: too few Oregon Mental Health Therapy postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

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5
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
44%
Relocation assistance
44%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 224 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Early Autism Services

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly pay with cancellation and travel time pay
Career progression and milestone incentive compensation
401(k) with 4% company match after six months
PTO
Robust RBT training program
RBT certification reimbursement
Professional development
Instant pay options through Rain

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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