Behavioral Health Technician; Entry-Level

Behavioral Health Technician (Entry-Level)

Company:
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism

Location:

Houston, TX (community‑based center)

$15.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Make a difference in a child’s life every single day. We have immediate openings to support families in need. We’re actively hiring kind, enthusiastic individuals who can start right away—or within 4 weeks of accepting an offer. If you’re ready to jump in and make a positive impact, we’d love to meet you! Our hiring process is fast and thoughtful—we aim to respond within 24 hours of receiving your application.

Interviews and offers typically move quickly, and you may even receive a job offer the same day as your interview.

At Action Behavior Centers, we’re driven by our core values—learning, caring, fun, team, and excellence. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment where creativity thrives, and personal and professional growth are encouraged. We believe in the potential of every individual we serve, from helping children reach life‑changing milestones to supporting our team’s success.

• Apply one‑on‑one ABA therapy principles to help children with Autism reach their full potential, reading treatment plans, implementing treatment, collecting data, writing insurance notes, and incorporating supervisor feedback.
• Support early childhood development (18 months‑8 years) through engaging, fun therapeutic activities.
• Collaborate with a team to optimize treatment, safety, and a positive working environment.
• Engage children through play, movement, and imitation, fostering a joyful atmosphere.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders (peers, families, supervisors) to coordinate activities, celebrate successes, and advocate for needs.

• Lift and move up to 30 lbs; bend, squat, run, and balance in a fast‑paced environment.
• Maintain tidy, organized play spaces conducive to therapy.
• Multitask across activities and conversations prioritizing safety.
• Support teams across centers; travel to nearby locations may be required.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Complete RBT certification within 20 days of employment (40‑hour curriculum, competency assessment, exam).

• Guaranteed full‑time hours, even if patients cancel.
• Promotions and raises every 6 months with transparent feedback.
• Year‑ly tenure bonus for eligible technicians.
• Small caseloads for BCBAs, increased oversight.
• Fully paid RBT training and no‑cost supervision.
• No contractual obligation to stay.
• Generous benefits and perks:
  • 10 holidays, 10 paid time off days, 2 flex days.
  • Health benefits covered at 90 %.
  • Free lunch every Friday.
  • Complimentary Door Dash Dash Pass & Calm app subscriptions.
  • Student‑loan repayment contributions.
  • Annual celebrations, teammate appreciation week, and team events.

• Associate/High School: $15.00 – $22.50
• Bachelor: $15.00 – $24.00
• Master: $16.00 – $26.00

• Childcare roles (nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, tutor).
• Mental health professionals and advocates (QMHP, behavioral health technicians).
• Camp counselors, volunteers, Sunday school teachers.
• Degrees in teaching, special education, sociology, psychology, or related fields.
• Experience as paraprofessionals, direct support, or life skills assistants.
• Passion for working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Eagerness to join a caring, team‑oriented culture.

"I love it here so much! Everyone cares so much about the clients, and you always feel like you belong, which can be hard to find in a workplace."—Glassdoor review, RBT, Houston, TX

We are a responsive employer—we will contact you within 24 hours of applying! Please do not reach out to centers directly about your application status as they are very busy serving clients and families.