Registered Behavior Technician (ABA Therapist)

MEP Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking an ABA Therapist to provide 1:1, evidence-based ABA services to children with autism and developmental delays in home and center-based settings. You will implement treatment plans and record progress, working closely with BCBAs and families to support meaningful goals.

You will collect data, adapt interventions, and maintain clear communication with the team, contributing to ongoing learning and client success through consistent, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of applied behavior analysis principles and practices.
• Ability to follow behavior plans and implement treatment strategies accurately.
• Comfortable with data collection and documentation of client progress.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to coordinate with BCBAs and families.
• Committed, patient, and mission-driven approach to supporting children’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized ABA treatment plans to support skill development and behavior change.
• Deliver direct therapy using evidence-based interventions tailored to each learner.
• Collect and record data on behavior and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with BCBAs to ensure accurate plan implementation and progress tracking.
• Partner with families to support consistency and meaningful goals.
• Maintain clear, professional communication and contribute to continuous learning.

Skills

ABA principles

Data collection

Team collaboration

Documentation

Empathy / mission-driven

Job description

ABA Therapist provides 1:1, evidence-based ABA services to children with autism and developmental delays in home and center-based settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement individualized ABA treatment plans to support skill development and behavior change.
• Deliver direct therapy using evidence-based interventions tailored to each learner.
• Collect and record data on behavior and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with BCBAs to ensure accurate plan implementation and progress tracking.
• Partner with families to support consistency and meaningful goals.
• Maintain clear, professional communication and contribute to continuous learning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong understanding of applied behavior analysis principles and practices.
• Ability to follow behavior plans and implement treatment strategies accurately.
• Comfortable with data collection and documentation of client progress.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to coordinate with BCBAs and families.
• Committed, patient, and mission-driven approach to supporting children’s growth.