ABA Therapist - Union County, NJ

BK Behavior; Union (NJ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BK Behavior seeks a Director of Training & Development to lead and expand clinical training across the nationwide network. You will oversee BK Academy, CEU offerings, and mentor programs, shaping professional growth for BCBAs, RBTs, and clinicians.

In this role you will drive program development, manage a growing team, and partner with clinical leaders to deliver high-quality ABA services and efficient supervision. This position emphasizes hands-on leadership and scalable training initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to learn and passion for helping children with Autism.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work in clients' homes or community settings.
• Minimum 6 months commitment to the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one ABA services to clients with evidence-based interventions.
• Serve as a key member of the clinical team and implement treatment plans.
• Record session data accurately using electronic devices.
• Foster a positive learning environment for clients and families.
• Collaborate with families and service providers to improve outcomes.

Skills

ABA services

Data recording

Family collaboration

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Get more wins, flexibility and work-life balance in a practice built for ABA professionals - by ABA professionals

• Leadership who’s been in your shoes
• Any hours, any caseload - you set your schedule
• Work in any state, licensing provided free

When you give your best, you shouldget the best

Keeper (Cash-out same day)

Maternity Leave

Paid Time Off*

Better Beginnings

Becoming a great BCBA takes time. Our two-month paid training gives you the space to grow, while still putting income in your pocket.

True Flexibility

Take on 3 cases or 10. Work from home anywhere in the USA, or provide in-person care in any of our service states. At BK, you build your schedule around your life, not the other way around.

Support That Stays With You

With entities nationwide, we help you fill your schedule sooner with clients who are a good fit for you. And once you’re up and running, we stay by your side with ongoing CEUs, clinical support, and the tools you need to do your best work

We invest more in you
(because you’re worth it)

More belonging

As soon as you start, you’ll train with your own select cohort of 6-8 BCBAs for six months. Your cohort becomes your go-to group of friends who have your back — for advice, problem-solving, and fresh ideas.

Peer advisory groups for deeper discussions

Mentor chats
guidance from lead BCBAs and clinical directors

More growth

At BK, your skills and career moves forward. Seven of our clinical directors and lead BCBAs —even our Chief Clinical Officer— were all promoted from within. You’re constantly getting a vast selection of free training & opportunities for development.

Free live & asynchronous CEUs for advanced skills you can use right away

Journal clubs for deeper clinical thinking and sharper practice

BK podcast for sharing ideas and expertise across our network

More growth

Sometimes you need answers fast — and at BK, you get them. Our clinical leaders respond quickly with practical from-the-trenches guidance for how to handle anything that comes up.

BCBA toolkit library for ready-to-use checklists, models, and resources

RBT training + support groups so you don’t have to shoulder all the supervision yourself

Assessment templates & support with live coaching for excellent outcomes

Director of Training & Development

Assistant Clinical Supervisor
Comprehensive Behavior Supports (CBS) | 2017 – 2024
Originally hired as an Assistant Clinical Supervisor, I conducted assessments across New York and New Jersey, averaging approximately 75 assessments per year. I implemented a variety of assessment tools including the VB-MAPP, AFLS, Vineland, Socially Savvy, and ABLLS to develop individualized treatment goals.
In addition to supervising direct care staff and overseeing treatment for five to ten clients at a time, I ran center-based Social Skills Groups from 2018–2019 and organized and facilitated Parent Support Groups during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021).
Throughout this time, I presented at multiple professional conferences, including poster presentations at ABAI and NYSABA, contributing research and case study work to the field.

Clinical Quality Manager (CQM)
Comprehensive Behavior Supports (CBS) | May 2023 – October 2024
As Clinical Quality Manager, I supported clinical oversight and quality assurance processes across teams. I monitored assessment integrity, treatment fidelity, and data-driven decision-making practices to ensure alignment with ethical and regulatory standards. I collaborated closely with clinical leadership to strengthen consistency in assessment development and treatment implementation across providers.

Director of Training & Development
BK Behavior | October 2024 – Present

I began this role as a team of one and have since built and now oversee a team of 18 members. I lead the development, implementation, and oversight of all training, professional development, and clinical growth initiatives across the organization.

Key initiatives and oversight include:
Launching and scaling BK Academy, Awarding $40,000 in scholarships in 2025, Updating and restructuring the Internship Program, currently supporting 22 interns, Leading the Graduate Permit Program with two supervisors, 12 GPBAs, and servicing 21 CBS clients, Managing additional clinical support requests, Facilitating HR-directed professional ethics violation trainings when identified

Professional Development & Training Programs Under My Leadership:
Synchronous CEUs, Asynchronous CEU Library, Journal Club, Peer Advisory Group, Masterclasses, Panel Discussions, Podcast, Group Supervisions, BK Orientation & Training, BT Orientation, Ongoing BT Trainings, BT Learning Lounge, Assessment Assistance Initiative, Parent Support Group, Parent Goal Bank in Rethink, Parent Curriculum, Safety-Care coordination

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one ABA services to clients, using evidence-based interventions supporting independence and positive behavior.
• Serve as an integral member of our clinical team, responsible for the direct implementation of skill building and care plans.
• Record session data accurately using electronic devices.
• Foster a positive learning environment for clients and connect with families.
• Collaborate with families and providers to enhance treatment effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn and passionate about making a difference for children with Autism.
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to maintain a calm demeanor in challenging situations.
• Reliable method of transportation

Need to Knows:

• Services will be provided in clients' homes or in the community-based locations.
• All positions start off part-time.
• Encouraged to take the 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician course.
• Minimum 6 month commitment required

Great Fit If You Have Experience In:

Education or early childhood development

Teaching assistant, paraprofessional, or instructional aide roles

After-school programs or camp counseling

Behavioral health, mental health, or social services

ABA therapy or working with individuals with Autism

Supporting a neurodiverse family member or loved one