ABA Therapist or RBT in Fort Lee NJ
Listed compensation
$40-$60/hr
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Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- ABA Therapist / RBT: High-Impact Therapy Meets High-Energy Culture | In-Home & Community
Tired of feeling like you’re on an island? At Behavioral Milestones, we pair naturalistic, play-based therapy for the client with a team culture that actually keeps you connected. We’re looking for seasoned RBTs who are ready to trade "rigid programs" for creative, real-world engagement.
The Perks (Why You’ll Love It)
Monthly Bonus Program: A rewarding monthly bonus program for our dedicated frontline clinicians.
Regular Virtual Gameshows: We host frequent team events with Cash Prizes! Work hard, play hard, and win together.
Top-Tier Pay: We value your 2+ years of experience and pay accordingly.
Better Supervision: Real, in-person BCBA support. We actually listen to your clinical feedback.
Creativity First: Embed goals into a game of tag, a family meal, or a trip to the park. No "tiny table" flashcards.
Growth Path: Clear opportunities to level up your career in a fast-growing agency.
What You’ll Do
- The "Play" Expert: Turn everyday moments into high-impact learning opportunities for the client.
- The Data Pro: Collect accurate data without breaking the natural flow of the session.
- The Collaborator: Work closely with supervisors and families to ensure functional, real-world success.
Who You Are
- Experienced: You have 2+ years of in-home ABA experience (Required).
- Creative: You see every environment from the living room to the grocery store as a classroom.
- Persistent: You value high clinical standards and love implementing supervisor feedback to grow.
Ready to join a team where therapy is as engaging for you as it is for the client? Apply Now!
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide high-impact, play-based ABA therapy in home and community settings. They are responsible for collecting accurate session data and collaborating with supervisors and families to achieve functional goals.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of in-home ABA experience. The role requires a creative approach to therapy and the ability to implement clinical feedback effectively.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ABA Therapist or RBT in Fort Lee NJ at Behavioral Milestones a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) — ranked against 206 active Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
Behavioral Milestones holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 38 active listings.
Of the 46 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% are remote, 52% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 5% in mental health therapy (behavior analysis) | ranked against 206 Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $83k–$125k | Mental Health Therapy median $130k (middle half $130k–$130k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$96k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in New Jersey | 14 active | 215 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 39% remote · 52% no call · 76% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New Jersey healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment141 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,512 in the last 30 days | 1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Milestones | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index38 active listings |
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