Per Diem -Therapist Applied Behavior Analysis
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Job Description
Works directly with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and their families. The ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapist implements the behavior, treatment plans developed by the BCBA team.
Builds a rapport with the learner and works with learner and family on goals outlined in his/her treatment, behavior plan. Keeps data on all learner and group sessions and track progess toward treatment goals.
Attends Binder Autism Center program events throughout the year, i. e. picnics, holiday parties, bowling, field trips, etc.
Works evenings on a regular basis and weekends as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist implements behavior treatment plans for children with autism and works closely with families to achieve outlined goals. They are responsible for tracking progress through data collection and attending various program events.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, behavior analysis, or a related field. Two to three years of experience working with children diagnosed with Autism is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem -Therapist Applied Behavior Analysis at St. Joseph's Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,830 active Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
St. Joseph's Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 40 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Paterson
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $503k
- Typical market rent
- $1,878/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
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