Child Autism Therapist (Bachelors Degree Required)
About The Position
Action Behavior Centers is hiring a Child Autism Therapist to work one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy. Therapists follow personalized treatment plans, collect session data, and support children’s communication, social, and independent skills through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities. The role requires maintaining an active pace and a clean, organized, safe therapy environment while collaborating with a supportive team. This is a full-time clinic-based position at ABC Clinic, 7001 Yorktown Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 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 full coverage of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification are provided, and certification must be completed within 20 days of hire. A bachelor's degree is required and must be verified before an employment offer is extended. Pay is based on education and previous ABA experience. The listed range for candidates with a bachelor's degree is $15–$24 per hour. The position offers guaranteed full-time hours, raises every six months with clear growth goals, and opportunities to advance into roles such as Clinical Administrator, Operations Manager, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Requirements
- At least 18 years old.
- Bachelor's degree; proof of the degree, such as a diploma or official transcript showing the degree awarded, is required, and educational qualifications must be verified before an offer is extended.
- 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 Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 20 days of hire.
- Team mindset and willingness to occasionally help support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed.
Nice To Haves
- Childcare experience, such as working as a nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, camp counselor, or tutor.
- Experience in mental health roles, such as QMHP or behavioral health technician.
- Experience as a paraprofessional, caregiver, or life skills assistant.
- Psychology, Child Development, or Health Sciences degree.
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.
- Occasionally support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed.
Benefits
- Paid training and fully covered RBT certification.
- Raise after earning RBT certification.
- Raises every six months with clear growth goals.
- Health insurance covered at 90%.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- 10 paid holidays.
- 10 PTO days.
- 2 flex days.
- Free lunch every Friday.
- DoorDash DashPass provided.
- 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
