~Work with Children as a Behavioral Therapist~
Listed compensation
$22-$26/hr
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Job Description
Behavior Interventionist
California Behavioral Treatment Center
About Us
California Behavioral Treatment Center is seeking dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our team. We provide high‑quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and adolescents with developmental disabilities across Los Angeles County and surrounding areas.
Position Summary
Behavior Interventionists deliver 1:1 ABA services in home, school, and community settings. You will work directly with clients to build communication, social, and self‑help skills while implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under clinical supervision.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour (based on experience and education).
- Mileage Reimbursement: Paid per mile.
- Drive Time Compensation: Paid for travel between client locations.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 ABA therapy to children and adolescents.
- Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Collect and record data on client progress.
- Support ABA treatment programs in home and school environments.
- Assist in developing treatment programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Qualifications
- High School Diploma (Required).
- Bachelor’s Degree in ABA, Psychology, Child Development, Education, Communication Disorders, or related field (Preferred).
- Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must pass TB test.
- Must pass criminal background check and fingerprint clearance.
- Bilingual English/Spanish candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Service Areas
We are currently hiring in and around the following areas:
San Fernando Valley County
Cities: Arleta 91331, Canoga Park 91303, 91304, 91305, 91308, 91309, Chatsworth 91311, 91313, Encino 91316, Granada Hills 91344, Lake Balboa 91406, Mission Hills 91345, North Hills 91343, North Hollywood 91601, 91602, 91605, 91606, Northridge 91324, 91325, 91326, 91327, 91328, 91329, 91330, Pacoima 91331, Panorama City 91402, Reseda 91335, Sherman Oaks 91403, 91411, 91423, Sun Valley 91352, Sunland 91040, Sylmar 91342, Tarzana 91356, Tujunga 91042, Van Nuys 91401, 91405, 91406, West Hills 91307, Winnetka 91306, Woodland Hills 91364, 91367.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about helping children grow and thrive, we encourage you to apply today. We look forward to connecting with you.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ~Work with Children as a Behavioral Therapist~ at California Behavioral Treatment Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,967 active Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
In California, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (272 salary observations; 663 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (1,892 salary observations; 5,568 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% are remote, 33% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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