Child Autism Therapist (Bachelor's Degree Required)
About The Position
Action Behavior Centers hires caring people to help children with autism build communication, social, and independent skills. The Child Autism Therapist works one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy. The role follows personalized treatment plans, collects simple session data, and supports children through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities. Therapists stay active and engaged throughout sessions, maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment, and collaborate with a supportive team focused on helping children grow and succeed. This is a full-time position in Tomball, Texas, with guaranteed Monday–Friday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Optional Saturday work may be available based on patient needs. No prior experience is necessary; paid training and fully covered Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification are provided. Employees are expected to complete RBT certification within 20 days of hire. A bachelor's degree is required, and proof of the awarded degree must be provided during hiring. Employment offers are contingent on verification of educational qualifications. The role may occasionally support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old.
- Bachelor's degree; proof of the awarded degree is required.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and frequently getting on and off the floor.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Childcare experience, such as working as a nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, camp counselor, or tutor.
- Mental health experience, such as QMHP or behavioral health technician roles.
- Experience as a paraprofessional, caregiver, or life skills assistant.
- A degree in psychology, child development, or health sciences.
Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy.
- Follow personalized treatment plans and collect simple session data.
- Help children learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities.
- Stay active and engaged throughout therapy sessions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment.
- Collaborate with a supportive team focused on helping children grow and succeed.
- Complete paid Registered Behavior Technician certification within 20 days of hire.
- Occasionally support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed.
Benefits
- Paid training and fully covered RBT certification.
- Raises every six 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.
- Guaranteed full-time hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
