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Action Behavior Centers
Fort Worth, Texas

In-Home Behavior Therapist (Bachelor's Degree Required)

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$16.5-$27/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Paid training and RBT certification assistance provided, no experience necessary!

Work Environment

This position is best for someone who loves autonomy! This role involves providing therapy services in the homes of patients, requiring travel within a designated geographic area.

The At-Home teammate will work closely with patients and their families to create a supportive and nurturing environment conducive to learning and skill development.

At Home teammates typically work with one to two patients every day, Monday through Friday, with treatment blocks from 8am to 12pm, 1pm to 5pm, and 8am to 5pm with one hour for transition between patients.

What you will be doing as an At-Home Behavior Therapist:

  • Travel to Client’s Homes: Embrace the opportunity to travel to various locations, meeting families where they are most comfortable. Must be comfortable driving to and from patient homes, up to 45 minutes each way.
  • Autonomous Working Style: We value self-motivated individuals who take ownership of their work. Enjoy the freedom of managing your caseload, trusting your skills to enhance children’s abilities and foster growth.
  • Applying the principles of one-on-one ABA therapy to help kiddos with Autism reach their full potential
  • Shaping the minds of kiddos in early childhood (ages 18 months to 12 years old)
  • Collecting data and implementing individualized treatment plans for each child
  • Collaborating with a team of like-minded individuals dedicated to living ABC’s core values
  • Drive your personal vehicle to patient appointments. Arrive promptly and ready to work. Focus entirely on your patient during direct therapy sessions.

Pay ranges depend on experience and the highest level of completed education

  • Bachelor’s Degree: $16.50–$25.50 per hour
  • Master’s Degree: $17.50–$27 per hour
  • Fun Fact: You’ll receive your first raise after earning your RBT certification!

What We Offer

  • An additional $2.00/ hr premium pay on top of base wages for session in home!
  • Mileage reimbursement!
  • Two oil changes per year (up to $50)
  • Promotional and raise opportunities every 6 months! We value frequent feedback and transparency to your next raise!!
  • Yearly tenure bonuses!
  • Guaranteed full time hours! Each full-time teammate receives guaranteed hours regardless of patient cancellations.
  • Small caseloads! Our therapists are able to focus on the individualized care for each kiddo.
  • Paid training! We will teach you the way and get you certified!
  • No-cost supervision hours! No deductions from pay or claw backs for the dedicated supervision time.
  • No contractual obligation! we hope you stay because it’s a great place to work; not because you are contractually obligated to do so.
  • Wealth of benefits + perks! Generous time off: 10 holidays, 10 paid days PLUS 2 flex days
  • Health Benefits covered 90%
  • Free lunch EVERY Friday
  • Complimentary DoorDash DashPass and Calm subscription!
  • Student loan repayment employer contributions
  • Annual holiday parties, Teammate Appreciation Week, team meetings and happy hours!

All Applicants are welcome - jump start your career in ABA Therapy with any background, no experience necessary!

  • Childcare Provider, Nanny, Babysitter, Preschool/Infant Teacher, Montessori Guide, Tutor, Substitute Teacher
  • Mental Health/Autism Advocate, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Behavioral Health Technicians
  • Camp Counselor, Childcare Volunteer, Sunday School Teacher
  • Teaching, Special Education, Sociology, Human Development, Early Childhood Development, or Psychology degree (a college degree in any field preferred)
  • Paraprofessionals, Direct Support Professionals, Life Skills Assistant
  • A passion for working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families is a must!
  • An eagerness to be a part of a caring and team-oriented company culture.
  • A deep commitment to show up everyday (which includes reliable transportation and a valid driver's license).

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

Provide one-on-one ABA therapy services in patient homes to children with Autism. Collect data and implement individualized treatment plans while collaborating with families and the clinical team.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required for this position. Candidates must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a passion for working with children.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data collectionTreatment planningAutism spectrum disorder supportChild developmentPatient careCommunicationTime management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates In-Home Behavior 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 8,035 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, 50% are remote, 30% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$45k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,615/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Action Behavior Centers

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

Benefits & Perks

Additional $2.00/hr premium pay for in-home sessions
Mileage reimbursement
Two oil changes per year (up to $50)
Promotional and raise opportunities every 6 months
Yearly tenure bonuses
Guaranteed full time hours
Small caseloads
Paid training and RBT certification