ABA Therapist Rotational Staff - Full Time

The Manhattan Behavioral Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Affordable health insurance plans

Employer retirement plan

Professional development days

Job summary

The Manhattan Behavioral Center in New York City seeks a Full-Time ABA Therapist to support children with autism through a transdisciplinary approach. Key responsibilities include implementing ABA programs and collaborating with a team of professionals. Ideal candidates should possess experience in working with children with Autism and maintain a friendly, professional demeanor.

Benefits include generous PTO, health insurance, and professional development opportunities. We prioritize an inclusive workplace, encouraging growth and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Experience using ABA model with children in home or clinic settings.
• Capable of demonstrating professional demeanor with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Implement ABA-based programs using various teaching methods.
• Collect program and behavior data on student behaviors.
• Collaborate with a team to apply student-specific strategies.

Skills

Experience working with children with Autism

Ability to engage in crisis intervention

Flexibility to work across multiple teams

Education

High school diploma; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

About Manhattan Behavioral Center

New York City’s leading transdisciplinary ABA® Center for children with autism. Our framework integrates applied behavior analysis, special education, speech‑language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, sensory integration, group and social interaction, and family support for children ages 5‑21 with ASD and related neurodiversities.

Job Details

Full‑Time ABA Therapist Rotational Support Staff

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Manhattan, NY

Compensation: $45,000 – $50,000 per year based on education, experience, and certifications

Your Impact Here at MBC

• Implement ABA-based programs using DTT, Learn Unit, Task Analysis, probe data, and NET teaching methods
• Collect program and behavior data which can include but are not limited to aggression, SIB, property destruction, elopement, stereotypy
• Implement research‑based interventions to decrease interfering behaviors and teach replacement skills
• Engage and use Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) holds/transport or disengagement tactics for students during behavioral episodes, including physical intervention when trained to deescalate children who may be a danger to themselves or others
• Prepare and organize teaching materials and teaching settings prior to each session
• Work collaboratively with a team of ABA therapists, BCBAs, and related service providers to implement student‑specific strategies and protocols
• Report issues or challenges to BCBA case manager or program supervisor
• Show a professional and calm demeanor throughout daily interactions with students, staff, parents, and visitors
• Must be capable of safely and effectively performing these duties on students of varying heights
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• High school diploma; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with children with Autism or PDD population using the ABA model
• Ability to work independently and maintain a professional yet friendly demeanor when working in the home and clinic
• Flexibility to float across multiple teams or to be assigned to one team at times during the year

Benefits

• Inclusive and diverse workplace where authenticity is celebrated
• Open‑door policy reflecting commitment to transparent and flexible communication
• Data‑informed decision making and continuous learning culture
• Mindset of growth with 5 professional development days per year
• Ongoing support from dedicated supervisors
• Opportunities for growth across all companies
• Generous benefits that include:
• Paid time off (PTO) in addition to company closures the last week of December and spring break in April
• Affordable health insurance plans to support employee well‑being
• Employer retirement plan
• Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability
• Access to educational opportunities at Capella University plus scholarships to help cover tuition

Our Core Values

Commitment to building a better and more inclusive world for students, families, and community. A transdisciplinary ABA® approach centered around ongoing, free‑flowing communication between families, teachers, supervisors, and related service providers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Manhattan Behavioral Center is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. The center strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Manhattan Behavioral Center complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all its international offices.