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 Saturdays
  • Position is full-time
  • Location: 18810 West Airport Blvd Building A Suite 100 Richmond, TX 77406
  • 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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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 provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children aged 5-12 to build communication, social, and independent living skills. You will also implement individualized treatment plans, collect data, and collaborate with a supportive team.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting 30lbs and moving quickly. You must be willing to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Communication skillsSocial skillsData collectionTreatment plan implementationTeam collaborationActive engagement

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.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
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 powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas289 active2,786 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% remote · 32% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentTexas healthcare professional listings: 74% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 51% offer loan repayment289 active listings, Oct 2026
Action Behavior Centerssilver tier, 71/100 · #2 of 12 for payTop Employers work-life index309 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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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44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 24 employers
10
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
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$110k-120k
11
$120k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
81%
Sign-on bonus
67%
Loan repayment
49% this job
Relocation assistance
47%

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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 234 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

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 holidays, 10 PTO days, 2 flex days
Student loan repayment support

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$301k
Typical market rent
$1,813/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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