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Accel Therapies
Nampa, Idaho

School-Based Behavior Therapist For Autism (ABA)

CounselorNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$22/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Associate Behavior Therapist
  • Location: Nampa, Idaho
  • Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
  • Work Setting: School-based

Compensation & Perks

  • Starting Pay: $20-22/hour (based on experience, education, and credentials)
  • Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision for full-time team members
  • Drive Time + Mileage Reimbursement – because your time matters
  • 401(k) with Company Match to help you build your future
  • Bonusly – get recognized and give recognition in our feel-good reward platform
  • Time Off & Wellbeing Benefits
  • Up to 30 Days Off Per Year (yes, really!)
  • Paid Mental Health Days – your wellness is non-negotiable
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays (8 total holiday closures, including Black Friday and Christmas Eve)
  • 2 Extra PTO Days for Expert-Level BTs
  • Clear Time-Off Structure at every level, so you know exactly what to expect

Career Growth – Our BT Progression System

  • We've designed a career path where your growth is not just encouraged—it’s expected.
  • 5 BT Levels – from new learner to expert, with a roadmap to get you to each new level
  • Up to $5/hr in raises over 21 months – earn up to 29/hr by showing up and leveling up
  • Promotion opportunities every 3–6 months – faster than your favorite streaming renewal cycle

Clear, objective promotion criteria – take control of your career by meeting attainable, pre-set metrics at every level

About the Role

We're not your average ABA provider—we're a team of change-makers helping kids with Autism reach their potential, one goal at a time. Whether it’s learning to brush their teeth, play with peers, or simply say what they need—we’re here for the journey.

As an Associate Behavior Therapist at Accel Therapies, you’ll:

Get in there and play—you’ll deliver 1:1 therapy sessions using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Track progress like a pro—you’ll collect data on every goal, every day. Our tech tools make it seamless.

Be the reason a kid says their first word or makes a new friend—you’ll teach real-world, meaningful skills that last a lifetime.

Collaborate with a dream team—work closely with experienced Program Supervisors and BCBAs who’ve got your back.

Keep learning, always—because we believe great therapists are built, not born.

Who Are We Looking For?

  • You are at least 18 years old (required)
  • You have a high school diploma or GED (required)
  • You are consistently available from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday (required)
  • You have your own reliable transportation
  • You’re reliable, communicative, and eager to learn
  • You enjoy working with kids and may have experience in childcare, tutoring, or therapy (a plus!)
  • You’re playful, patient, and positive

Let’s make progress together. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Behavior Therapist will deliver 1:1 therapy sessions using Applied Behavior Analysis principles in a school setting. They are responsible for tracking progress through data collection and collaborating with Program Supervisors and BCBAs.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be available to work Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Key Skills

PatienceCommunicationReliabilityBehavioral intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based Behavior Therapist For Autism (ABA) at Accel Therapies a 6.6 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 7,863 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 38% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,863 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$42k–$46kMental Health Therapy median $104k (middle half $57k–$132k)162 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$46k in purchasing powerIdaho index 95.5 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Idaho42 active7,868 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 38% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,863 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Accel Therapies

Mental Health Care
Newport Beach, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision
Drive Time + Mileage Reimbursement
401(k) with Company Match
Bonusly recognition platform
Up to 30 Days Off Per Year
Paid Mental Health Days
Paid Time Off
8 Holidays

Living in Nampa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k
Typical market rent
$1,624/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boise City, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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