ABA Therapist
Listed compensation
$21-$30/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Monday through Friday availability is required.
Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
EPC is a diverse and dynamic team of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism. Behavior technicians are responsible for:
- Providing direct 1:1 services by implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs, as written by the BCBA
- Collecting and graphing data using an online data collection system [CentralReach]
Completing the necessary requirements to become a Registered Behavior Technician, within 90 days of active employment.
Participating and completing the recommended training opportunities, both in-person and virtually with our Training Coordinator [compensated at a training rate]
Using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage skill development and reduce challenging behaviors.
If you are passionate about working with children with special needs and making a difference in their lives, we encourage you to apply! Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing high-quality behavioral therapy services to individuals in need.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Experience working with children, particularly those with special needs or developmental disabilities.
- Understanding of autism spectrum disorders and related challenges.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children with special needs.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct 1:1 behavioral therapy by implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs. Collect and graph patient data using the CentralReach system while utilizing positive reinforcement techniques.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ABA Therapist at EVERY PIECE COUNTS a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) — ranked against 253 active Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
Of the 49 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 67% are remote, 35% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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