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Entry Level Play Based Behavior Therapist

Confidential Client•Healthcare
Entry LevelPart-timeOn-Site$79,958
Los Angeles, California
A Day Ago

The Entry Level Play Based Behavior Therapist provides 1:1 and group behavior-analytic services to children with neurodevelopmental differences, implementing positive behavior strategies and evidence-based practices under BCBA supervision. This role emphasizes collaboration with families and multidisciplinary experts to foster meaningful progress and supportive environments, offering comprehensive training, flexible scheduling, and career advancement opportunities within a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming model.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


Why This Role Matters

Join a compassionate, community-focused team delivering play-based, evidence-informed behavioral services for children with neurodevelopmental differences. This part-time role is ideal for entry-level candidates who want paid training, predictable scheduling, meaningful client impact, and clear career pathways into clinical roles.


What We Offer

  • Pay range: $20.87–$28.00 per hour (based on experience and education)
  • Predictable part-time schedules (5-, 3-, or 2-day options) with opportunities to pick up Saturday hours
  • Fully paid, 2-week in-person orientation and hands-on training
  • Paid drive time, mileage reimbursement, and toll reimbursement in select areas
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Referral bonus ($250–$500) for successful referrals
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Ongoing in-person and online professional development
  • Coaching and mentorship from senior clinical staff
  • Clear career advancement paths (Behavior Technician ladder, BCBA opportunities, and corporate support roles)
  • Work alongside interdisciplinary experts (speech, occupational, music therapy, pediatrics, neurology)

## What You’ll Do

Provide compassionate, play-based behavior-analytic services that help children build skills across home, school, and community settings.

  • Deliver 1:1 and small group ABA services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences
  • Implement positive behavior strategies and protocols developed by supervising BCBAs
  • Use evidence-based techniques to promote meaningful progress toward individualized goals
  • Collect and document session data accurately in electronic records
  • Communicate and collaborate closely with families and clinical supervisors
  • Follow crisis protocols including de-escalation and mandated reporting requirements

## Who We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with children is preferred (autism experience is a plus)
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s or master’s degree also accepted
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40 minute radius
  • Comfortable using EMR systems and basic Microsoft Office tools
  • Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a growth mindset
  • Ability to complete a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle record review

Culture & Inclusion

Our confidential client uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach and values transdisciplinary collaboration. The team emphasizes individualized care, family partnership, and professional respect.


Legal & Compliance Notes

  • This position requires successful completion of post-offer background checks and motor vehicle record review.
  • The employer participates in E-Verify.
  • The confidential client follows fair hiring practices and will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories and/or driving violations in accordance with federal law and applicable local ordinances.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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