Behavior Therapist, Early Intervention - Full-time (35hrs./week) - Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Surrounding Communities

CounselorNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56k-$87k

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Job Description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country.

We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home.

A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community.

That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling.

We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Lippincott - 303 Lippincott Drive

Remote Type

On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Work Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours

35

Additional Locations

Job Information:

Service Areas Supporting

Joint Base McGuire-Fort Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) and surrounding communities - Browns Mills, Lumberton, Pemberton, Mt. Holly, Mansfield, Wrightstown

Summary

Provides child development evaluations; determines goals and plan of treatment for behaviorally disordered toddlers, including those diagnosed with or suspected to have autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

Position Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation/assessment skills including ongoing determination of the effectiveness of interventions and modification of the treatment plan as appropriate.
  • Effectively communicates with family in providing education and literature in accordance with age, physical condition, developmental level and cultural needs.
  • Develops behavior management programs for the home environment and community setting. Develops and implements age appropriate principles of reinforcement. Maintains records measuring effectiveness of behavioral programs, including mastery levels.
  • Maintains and completes evaluations, client records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and departmental guidelines.
  • Effectively communicates with other team members, including program assistant(s). Utilizes other support staff as appropriate.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Minimum of two years experience providing direct care services to individuals ages birth to 5 implementing behavioral intervention programs.

Required Education

Minimum of Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in one of the following disciplines: special education, early childhood or psychology.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Crisis Management Certification preferred.

Coursework in behavioral methodology for children.

Valid driver's license may be required.

CPR certification.

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Annual Salary: $56,174 - $87,342 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides child development evaluations and develops treatment plans for toddlers with behavioral disorders or autism spectrum disorder. They also implement behavior management programs and maintain detailed records of client progress and intervention effectiveness.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in special education, early childhood, or psychology and have at least two years of experience in direct care for children ages birth to five. A valid driver's license and CPR certification are required, while crisis management certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Child development evaluationAutism spectrum disorder supportTreatment planningCommunicationPatient educationReinforcement principlesData collectionEarly intervention

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Virtua Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Marlton, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b)
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Short-Term Disability