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Accel Therapies
Kuna, Idaho

Behavior Therapist For Autism (ABA)

Counselor Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)No callNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$22/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on-site
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Associate Behavior Therapist

Location: Kuna, Idaho (83634)

  • Schedule: Part-Time, Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • This is a hybrid role providing ABA support to clients in-center and in-home.
  • Work Setting: In-person hybrid services (Center-Based and Home-Based ABA).

Compensation & Perks

  • Starting Pay: $20–$22/hour (based on experience, education, and credentials).
  • Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision for full-time team members
  • 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've got your high school diploma or GED (required)
  • You have availability from 12:00 PM to 7:00 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

Please Note: This is a hybrid (center-based and home-based) position. Please review the location before applying to ensure you're comfortable with the commute and schedule requirements.

Apply Today

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

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Key Responsibilities

Deliver one-on-one ABA therapy to children in center-based and home-based settings, teaching meaningful skills and tracking progress through daily data collection. Collaborate with Program Supervisors and BCBAs while continuing to develop as a therapist.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, be available Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and have reliable transportation. The role calls for reliability, communication, eagerness to learn, and a positive, patient approach; experience with children is a plus.

Key Skills

One-On-One TherapyProgress TrackingTeaching Daily Living SkillsTeam CollaborationPatienceWorking With Children

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 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 7,952 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 44 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 77% are remote, 5% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Kuna

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$2,324/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

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About Accel Therapies

Mental Health Care
Newport Beach, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision for full-time team members
401(k) with Company Match
Up to 30 Days Off Per Year
Paid Mental Health Days
Paid Time Off
8 holiday closures
2 Extra PTO Days for Expert-Level BTs
Career progression system with raises up to $5/hr over 21 months