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Pays $17.5-$28/hr — $42k below the Counselor market median of ~$100k (5 jobs)

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Action Behavior Centers
Gurnee, Illinois

Child Autism Therapist (Bachelor's Degree Required)

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time child autism therapist in Gurnee, IL. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, no nights. Paid training, RBT certification covered. $17.50-$27/hr.

Join Action Behavior Centers as a Child Autism Therapist – M-F, No Nights in Gurnee, Illinois. 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. *

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $17.50 - $27/hr.
  • 10 days PTO.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Paid training
  • RBT certification covered
  • Raises every 6 months
  • Health insurance covered at 90%
  • Dental and Vision benefits
  • 10 paid holidays

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Action Behavior Centers in Gurnee, Illinois.

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 perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 30 lbs and moving frequently while working with young children.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisABA therapyChild developmentBehavioral healthData collectionTreatment planningCommunication skillsSocial skillsIndependent living skillsPatient careTeam collaborationPlay-based therapy

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About Action Behavior Centers

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

Benefits & Perks

Paid training
RBT certification covered
Raises every 6 months
Health insurance covered at 90%
Dental and Vision benefits
10 paid holidays
10 PTO days
2 flex days

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