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Community Access Un
Elizabeth, New Jersey

Behavioral - Behaviorist-BCBA

BCBA 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

General Description

Assist with developing and enhancing CAU’s Behavioral Department to ensure that each member on your caseload will be receiving appropriate individualized curriculum based on the utilization of data that will form the basis of effective methodologies to manage their behavior.

Education / Experience

Master’s degree in behavioral analysis, education, psychology, or related field and BCBA.

Job Tasks

  • Follow CAU’s Evidence Based Standards for Behavioral Management.
  • Follow Best Behavioral Practices for both Residential and Day Programs.
  • Assist with ensuring Compliance and Quality Assurance in the Behavioral Department.
  • Monitor and analyze all Assessments.
  • Communicate with Administrative Team for all new Clinical Requests.
  • Collaborate with BCBA’s under direct supervision on each case.

Monitor Behavioral Data in E.H.R. systems.

  • Assist with the onboarding processes for the Behavioral Department.
  • Cooperate with Agency, legal authorities, and Department of Human Services or any part or successor thereof in any inspection or investigation.
  • Continuously analyze data and implement program changes when needed.

Ensures compliance with all required state and federally mandated background and exclusion checks including but not limited to criminal history background investigation (fingerprinting), Central Registry, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI), drug testing, and motor vehicle checks.

Ensures compliance with wearing a mask when mandated by State, Federal, and Licensing authorities during a public health crisis/pandemic.

  • Prepare for audits and accreditations.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • SHIFT Mon-Fri 9:00AM – 5:00PM Flexibility as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance- Benefits begin 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
  • Dental Insurance- Benefits begin 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
  • 401(K) with matching contribution if eligible
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Leave

  • Tuition Assistance- To support our staff in their career advancement and development.
  • Employee of the Month Recognition
  • Longevity/Anniversary Recognition
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Project Assistance Loans/Grants- Interest free loans, if eligible.

Wellness Benefit- As part of our commitment to your overall well-being, we’re proud to offer a Wellness Reimbursement Benefit. This program is designed to support your physical health by reimbursing eligible wellness-related expenses—because we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best!

  • Staff Recruitment Incentive
  • Bereavement Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Kean University Tuition discount, if eligible.

Our organization is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Our organization is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Key Responsibilities

The Behaviorist will assist in developing individualized behavioral curricula and managing caseloads using data-driven methodologies. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with agency standards, monitoring behavioral data, and collaborating with the administrative team on clinical requests.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in behavioral analysis, education, psychology, or a related field. A BCBA certification is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Data AnalysisClinical AssessmentEHR SystemsCurriculum DevelopmentCase ManagementAudit Preparation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral - Behaviorist-BCBA at Community Access Un a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,462 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 18% have no call, 70% 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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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Elizabeth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$538k
Typical market rent
$2,243/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Access Un

Non-profit Organizations
Elizabeth, NJ
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(K) with matching contribution
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance
Employee of the Month Recognition