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Precious Care ABA
Union, New Jersey

ABA Therapist Paid Internship

BCBAPart-Time

Listed compensation

$20–$30/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Paid Internship – Become an ABA Therapist (RBT Track)

$20–$30/hr | Flexible Schedules | Real Experience (Not Just Watching)

Looking for a paid internship that actually does something for your future? At Precious Care ABA, you won’t be grabbing coffee or sitting on the sidelines — you’ll be working one-on-one with kids, helping them learn, grow, and build life-changing skills.

You’ll work with children with autism in their homes, daycare, or community — turning playtime, routines, and everyday moments into real progress. Every session is different, and everything you do matters.

No experience? No problem. We’ll train you, support you, and help you build skills you can actually use in the real world.

Your Role (Aka Your Superpowers)

  • Work (and yes, sometimes play) one-on-one with kids to help build communication, social, and life skills
  • Turn everyday activities into learning opportunities
  • Track progress and celebrate real wins (big and small)
  • Support families so progress continues outside of sessions
  • Learn directly from experienced BCBAs who’ve got your back

Why This Internship Is Different

  • You get paid while gaining real, hands-on experience
  • Flexible schedules that work around classes
  • Clients matched near your home
  • Clear path to becoming an RBT (and leveling up your career)
  • Actually builds your resume for psychology, education, healthcare, and more

What We’re Looking For

  • College students or recent grads (Psych, Education, or related = a plus)
  • Positive, reliable, and good with kids
  • At least 3 consistent afternoon/evening shifts per week
  • Someone who wants a job that actually matters

Requirements

  • In college or recently graduated (psychology, education, healthcare a plus — but not required)
  • Reliable, patient, and energetic
  • Enjoy working with kids (this matters more than experience)
  • Experience with children is a plus (babysitting, camps, coaching, teaching assistant, caregiving, etc.)
  • Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation
  • Ability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule (especially PM hours)

Benefits & Perks

  • $20–$30/hr pay based on experience
  • Flexible schedules (perfect for students)
  • Clients close to home (we keep travel reasonable)
  • Training bonus for completing the 40-hour course + onboarding
  • Bonus programs (earn more for performance, attendance, and consistency)
  • RBT Rewards Program — get recognized and rewarded as you grow
  • Career Path Program — clear growth into advanced roles (RBT, Lead, BCBA track)
  • Referral program — earn bonuses for bringing friends on board
  • Paid sick time

Ongoing Mentorship from Experienced BCBAs

Real hands-on experience for grad school (ABA, OT, SLP, nursing, teaching, etc.)

Opportunities for growth within the company

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one behavioral support to children with autism in home, daycare, and community settings to build communication and life skills. Track client progress and collaborate with BCBAs and families to ensure consistent growth.

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisChild DevelopmentCommunication SkillsSocial Skills TrainingProgress TrackingPatient CareBehavioral InterventionFamily Support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ABA Therapist Paid Internship at Precious Care ABA a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) — ranked against 239 active Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Precious Care ABA holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 8 active listings.

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 20% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (behavior analysis)ranked against 239 Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in New Jersey18 active239 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 20% no call · 88% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+10.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Precious Care ABAsilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index8 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (239 Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 16 employers
5
<$115k
9
$115k-120k
7
$120k-125k
3
$125k-130k
2
$135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 16 employers
CME allowance
83%
401k / retirement match
79%
Sign-on bonus
72% this job
Loan repayment
69%
Relocation assistance
45%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 239 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Precious Care ABA

Mental Health Care
Hoboken, New Jersey
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedules
Clients close to home
Training bonus for completing 40-hour course + onboarding
Bonus programs (performance, attendance, consistency)
RBT Rewards Program
Career Path Program
Referral program
Paid sick time

Living in Union

Median resident rent
$1,807/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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