Job Description
If you're passionate about working with kids, big on high-fives, and love the idea of turning playtime into progress— you’re in the right place .
Why Join Accel?
- $20+/hr starting pay (based on experience, education, and credentials)
- Up to $29/hr through consistent promotion opportunities
- 401k with company match to help you build your future
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time team members
- Paid drive time + mileage reimbursement because your time matters
- Bonusly —get recognized and give recognition in our feel-good reward platform
This position is in-person at our center in Orange, California .
Benefits
- Up to 30 days off per year (yes, really )
- Paid Mental Health Days (because your wellness is non-negotiable)
- Paid Sick Time
- Holidays (8 total holiday closures, including Black Friday and Christmas Eve, so you can get your shopping in)
- 2 Extra PTO Days for Expert BTs
- Clear time-off structure at every level so you know what you’re getting and when
Introducing Our New BT Progression System!
We’ve created a groundbreaking BT Career Progression System that allows our best and brightest Behavior Therapists to level up quickly and increase their compensation up to 25% in less than 2 years. If you’re looking for a career in the behavioral health field, we’ve designed this with you in mind!
- 5 BT Levels – from new learner to expert, with a roadmap to get you to each new level
- Up to $5/hr in raises over 21 months – earn up to $29/hr by showing up and leveling up
- Promotion opportunities every 3–6 months – faster than your favorite streaming renewal cycle
- Clear, objective promotion criteria – take control of your career by meeting attainable, pre-set metrics at every level
Join Our Team!
Accel Therapies is looking for passionate and highly driven individuals to join our team of Associate Behavior Therapists!
We're not your average ABA provider. We’re a team of change-makers helping kids with Autism reach their potential, one goal at a time. Whether it’s learning to brush their teeth, play with peers , or simply say what they need—we’re here for the journey.
A Day In The Life
- Get in there and play —you’ll deliver 1:1 therapy sessions using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in-home, in-clinic, or out in the community.
- Track progress like a pro —you’ll collect data on every goal, every day. Our tech tools make it seamless.
- Be the reason a kid says their first word or makes a new friend —you’ll teach real-world, meaningful skills that last a lifetime.
- Collaborate with a dream team —work closely with experienced Program Supervisors and BCBAs who’ve got your back.
- Keep learning, always —because we believe great therapists are built, not born.
Who Are We Looking For?
- You have full-time availability from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday
- You’ve got your high school diploma or GED
- You’re reliable , communicative, and ready to learn
- You love kids and have experience with childcare, tutoring, or therapy (a plus!)
- You’re patient, positive, and know how to play
- You have your own reliable transportation
We blend science with heart, structure with creativity, and growth with a whole lot of fun. And when you join us, you’re not just signing up for a job—you’re signing up to launch a career, grow fast , make an impact , and be part of something special .
Apply now. We can’t wait to meet you!
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Christmas work, Monday to Friday,