Behavior Therapist

2 months ago
Plainfield, New Jersey$31.72 per hourFull TimeClinical Psychology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Cortica as a Behavior Technician in Plainfield, NJ, delivering ABA therapy to children with neurodevelopmental differences. This role offers a career with purpose, growth, and support in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 and group behavior-analytic services.
  • Implement positive behavior strategies.
  • Document session data and collaborate with families and supervisors.
  • Follow crisis protocols including de-escalation and mandated reporting.

Requirements

  • Experience working with children; autism experience a plus.
  • High school diploma or higher.
  • Willingness to obtain BCAT credential within 90 days (training provided).
  • Reliable transportation within 30-40 minute radius.
  • Tech-savvy with EMR and Microsoft Office.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay range $23.64 to $31.72 per hour based on experience.
  • Fully paid training and certification including exam fees.
  • Referral bonus $250-$500.
  • Cell phone stipend.
  • Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement.
  • 401(k) with company matching.
  • Ongoing professional development and career advancement.

Work Schedule

  • Schedule details not explicitly stated.
  • Call, weekend, and night requirements not mentioned.

This role welcomes new graduates and offers comprehensive training and career growth in a supportive, transdisciplinary team. Apply today to make a meaningful impact.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavior Therapist at Cortica - Neurodevelopmental a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Cortica - Neurodevelopmental is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $65978 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($66k–$66k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Fully paid training and certification, Referral bonus $250-$500, Cell phone stipend, Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement, 401(k) with company matching, Ongoing professional development, Supportive environment, Career advancement opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Clinical Psychology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

Benefits & Perks

Fully paid training and certification
Referral bonus $250-$500
Cell phone stipend
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
401(k) with company matching
Ongoing professional development
Supportive environment
Career advancement opportunities
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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