School-Based Behavior Therapist For Autism (ABA)
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,863 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $42k–$46k | Mental Health Therapy median $104k (middle half $57k–$132k)162 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$46k in purchasing power | Idaho index 95.5 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Idaho | 42 active | 7,868 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 38% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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