Autism Therapist - BT / RBT Full-Time
About The Position
Autism Therapist – BT / RBT Full-Time ABA Centers of New Jersey Edison, NJ Starting rate of $22.25/hour for BTs Starting rate of $24.60/hour for RBTs Final compensation will be determined by a candidate’s experience, training, and educational credentials Grow Your Career in ABA Join one of the nation’s fastest-growing providers of autism care and make a meaningful impact every day. At ABA Centers, we’re committed to delivering high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy while investing in our team’s growth and success. Whether you’re already a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or just starting your journey, we provide paid training, mentorship, and a clear path for career advancement. If you’re not yet certified, we’ll support you through our ABA Academy of Excellence to help you prepare for and pass the RBT exam, required by the BACB. Who We Are We are a leading and rapidly growing provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, committed to delivering life-changing outcomes for individuals with autism and their families. Our mission is to expand access to high-quality, compassionate care while driving measurable results. We are guided by core values that define how we work every day, People First, The Joy Effect, Data-Driven Excellence, Disrupt with Purpose, Celebrate Uniqueness, and Resilient and Responsible, ensuring we prioritize those we serve, create meaningful connections, continuously improve outcomes, challenge the status quo, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards. What You’ll Do Direct Client Support Deliver ABA therapy in homes, schools, communities, or clinics Teach communication, social, and daily living skills Implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision Track Progress & Maintain Quality Collect, organize, and document session data accurately Collaborate & Communicate Work closely with BCBAs, team members, and families Participating in team meetings and ongoing training Support Operations Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6+ months of relevant experience (including internships or related roles)
- Availability during afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance
- Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and driving record review
- NJ candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children, in healthcare, or in a related field.
- Behavior Technician (BT): Complete a 40-hour paid training program over 2 consecutive weeks (at the same rate of pay), followed by precepting (hands-on supervision), and pass the RBT exam within 45 days (up to 3 weeks total)
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): Active certification in good standing; 1 week of paid training followed by precepting (hands-on supervision) (up to 2 weeks total)
- Training availability (BT / RBT): Must be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Nice To Haves
- Experience in childcare, education, or related fields
- Experience working with children or adolescents
- Prior exposure to ABA services
Responsibilities
- Deliver ABA therapy in homes, schools, communities, or clinics
- Teach communication, social, and daily living skills
- Implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision
- Collect, organize, and document session data accurately
- Work closely with BCBAs, team members, and families
- Participating in team meetings and ongoing training
- Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed
Benefits
- Career Advancement – Level Up Program
- Structured growth to RBT Level 2 and Level 3 ($1/hour pay increase per level upon competency completion)
- Apprenticeship program: training and supervision hours provided.
- Full-tuition scholarship opportunity at Temple University to pursue a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500 per semester)
- Professional development opportunities for certification
- Paid RBT training
- Mentorship toward BCBA certification
- 21 paid days off (15 PTO + 6 holidays, increasing with tenure)
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
- Mileage reimbursement
- Performance bonus potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
