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Action Behavior Centers

Posted 28 days ago

Full Time

Leander, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children in their homes by following personalized treatment plans and collecting data. Engage children through play-based activities while maintaining a safe and organized therapy environment.

Qualifications

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals for an entry-level Child Autism Therapist role! Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and be comfortable working with children aged 18 months to 12 years old, providing play-based ABA therapy in their homes. Strong communication skills, reliability, and a willingness to complete RBT certification are essential.

Job Description

What You’ll be Doing:

  • Work one-on-one with children aged 18 months to 12 years old using play-based ABA therapy

  • Travel to clients’ homes to provide care in comfortable, familiar environments, with the ability to drive up to 45 minutes each way as needed.

  • Work autonomously to manage your caseload, taking ownership of your work while using your clinical expertise to support children’s growth and development.

  • Follow personalized treatment plans, collect simple data, and communicate with your team

  • Help kids learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities

  • Stay active during sessions, moving constantly to stay engaged with children

  • Maintain a clean, organized, safe therapy space

  • Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that celebrates progress and growth

  • Drive your personal vehicle to patient appointments. Arrive promptly and ready to work. Focus entirely on your patient during direct therapy sessions.

Job Requirements
  • At least 18 years old
  • Bachelors Degree 
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and getting on/off the floor frequently
  • Able to maintain an active pace while working with young children
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality
  • Willingness to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire
  • Team mindset: may occasionally help support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed
Why Candidates Choose ABC
  • Guaranteed full-time hours
  • Paid training + fully covered RBT certification
  • Raises every 6 months with clear growth goals
  • Health insurance covered at 90%
  • Dental and Vision benefits
  • 10 paid holidays, 10 PTO days, and 2 flex days
  • Free lunch every Friday
  • DoorDash DashPass and Calm app provided
  • Student loan repayment support
  • Supportive, team-focused work environment
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)
Check Out Our Community & Culture A Quick Note: Please do not reach out to clinic locations directly regarding your application status, as teams are busy supporting clients and families.
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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Action Behavior Centers

At Action Behavior Centers (ABC), we help children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) reach milestone moments. Compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do, and our highly trained clinicians deliver evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy tailored to each child’s unique needs. Our autism services include diagnostic support, 1:1 individualized Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI), parent training, and school readiness programs across hundreds of centers in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Texas. Because no family should have to wait for help, ABC offers immediate access to care. We’re proud to support thousands of families with a diverse, dedicated team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and other clinicians who are shaping the future of compassionate care. Our teammates are mentored by leaders in the field of ABA, including Dr. Charna Mintz, Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Greg Hanley, Executive Director of Compassionate Care, and Dr. Linda LeBlanc, Executive Director of the Action Institute for Outcomes Research. Our teammates receive industry-leading training, ongoing mentorship, best-in-class benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in an environment where they are valued and empowered to be their very best. Together, we support families by celebrating progress, tackling challenges, and helping every child build a fulfilling, joyful childhood. At ABC, we believe that when we care deeply for our teammates, they’re empowered to provide life-changing care for the children and families we serve.

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