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Action Behavior Centers
Lincolnwood, Illinois

Child Autism Therapist (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17.5-$28/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: ABC Clinic in Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  • 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: $17.50–$27 per hour
  • Master’s Degree: $19–$28 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 and social skills. Responsibilities include following personalized treatment plans, collecting session data, and maintaining a safe, 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 during active therapy sessions.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisData collectionPatient careIndependent living skillsPlay-based therapyTeam collaborationDocumentationInterpersonal skills

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 7,878 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, 32% are remote, 26% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

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Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,878 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$47k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Illinois359 active7,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 26% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentIllinois Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 21% offer loan repayment599 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,473 in the last 30 days1,673 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,878 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.

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  • No weekends
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About Action Behavior Centers

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance (90% covered)
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off (10 holidays, 10 PTO days, 2 flex days)
Paid Training
RBT Certification Covered
Raises Every 6 Months
Free Lunch Every Friday

Living in Lincolnwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$502k
Typical market rent
$2,561/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
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.