Behavioral Health Technician- Spanish/Portuguese/English Speaking
Listed compensation
$20.47/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Join STRATEGIC THERAPY AUTISM SERVICES as a Behavioral Health Technician- Spanish/Portuguese/English Speaking in Lawrence Township, New Jersey.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct 1:1 ABA therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a center-based setting, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans developed by the supervising BCBA.
- Implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), consistent with the principles and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Collect, record, and submit behavior and skill acquisition data using an electronic data collection system during and immediately following each therapy session.
- Observe and document client behavior, reporting changes in client progress, physical condition, or unusual behavior to supervising clinical staff.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework in psychology, education, or a related field preferred, consistent with Job Zone 3 preparation for SOC 29-2053.00.
- Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience providing ABA therapy or direct behavioral health services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities.
- Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated familiarity with ABA therapy techniques, discrete trial training (DTT), natural environment teaching (NET), and behavior management strategies.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, supervisors, and treatment team members.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $20.47/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with STRATEGIC THERAPY AUTISM SERVICES in Lawrence Township, New Jersey.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician- Spanish/Portuguese/English Speaking at STRATEGIC THERAPY AUTISM SERVICES a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,084 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $39k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
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