About the Role

Join ANNA Autism Care as a Behavior Therapist and make a tangible difference in the lives of autistic children under 6. We provide neurodiversity-affirming, play-based therapy using Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI)—an approach that follows each child's lead, builds on their strengths, and integrates seamlessly into real play and real life.

Compensation & Schedule

Starting Pay: $24–$26/hour

$126 signing bonus upon completing onboarding
Additional $400 bonus after 6 months
RBT certification bonus available for eligible candidates

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. No evenings, weekends, or travel.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver one-on-one ABA therapy sessions with young children in play-based, naturalistic settings
Track progress and implement behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision
Collaborate with families to support learning and development in real-world contexts
Participate in weekly supervision and ongoing professional coaching

What We Offer

Comprehensive Training: Two fully paid weeks of onboarding before delivering solo sessions, plus ongoing weekly supervision from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Career Advancement: Structured four-level BT ladder (BT1→BT2→BT3→Senior BT) with pay increases tied to clinical milestones and tenure
Education & Certification Support: BCBA sponsorship pathway with tuition coverage for Master's in ABA; certification bonuses for RBT-ready candidates
Benefits Package: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company matching; paid time off that grows with tenure
Team Culture: Monthly team lunches, seasonal celebrations, summer events, and genuine peer support

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for people passionate about working with young children and building a career in autism therapy or child development. Relevant backgrounds include early childhood education, childcare, paraprofessional or direct support work, nanny or family care, or experience in developmental or learning settings. No prior ABA experience required—we provide complete training and support from day one.

Salary Disclosure: The salary range of $80,000–$130,000 USD/year is an editorial market estimate based on the posted hourly rate ($24–$26/hr) and standard full-time hours (40/week, 52 weeks/year). This is not employer-provided compensation data and may vary significantly by experience, qualifications, location, and role level. Please confirm actual compensation directly with ANNA Autism Care.

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Behavior Therapist (BT) — ABA Therapy