Hackensack Meridian Health·Neptune Township, New Jersey
This role involves providing evaluations, assessments, and interventions using an Applied Behavior Analysis approach to optimize patient access to care for children and adolescents up to age 22 with ASD and other behavioral health conditions in hospital settings. Responsibilities include consulting with patients, collaborating on support plans, assisting with discharge planning, and developing educational resources for staff and parents.
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As part of an interdisciplinary team, this position is responsible for providing evaluations, assessments and/or interventions using a behavioral approach, grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis, to optimize full access to care for patients in Hackensack Meridian Children's Health.
A day in the life of a Behaviorist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Consults with patients from early childhood to age 22 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other behavioral health conditions in the pediatric emergency department and in inpatient units who may benefit from behavioral supports to fully access care safely. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on units to create immediate and short-term behavioral support plans. Member of the response team for acute patients with ASD. Collaborates with inpatient unit teams on discharge planning, with particular emphasis on linkage to community-based behavioral therapy and related resources. Consults with families at the Child Evaluation Center at K Hovnanian Children's Hospital or the Institute for Child Development at the Joseph M Sanzari Children's Hospital to assist patients with navigating healthcare and community-based systems post-diagnosis. Develops and implements resources for HMH Children's Health team members and parents focused on facilitating care in healthcare settings. Resources include, but are not limited to, tip sheets, visual aids, use of technology and videos for teaching and social stories. Collaborates with Child Evaluation Center, Institute for Child Development and HMH Learning and Performance teams to develop, facilitate and maintain didactic education program focused on behavior management in healthcare settings for HM Children's team members. Program should include instruction and behavioral skills training to include modeling, role-play and feedback of specific strategies. Participates in daily Children's Hospital Safety Huddles. Regularly rounds in inpatient and outpatient areas to proactively support staff and maintain open lines of communication. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: Master's degree in Special Education or related human services field Minimum of 5 years of experience working with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Demonstrated experience in the evaluation, development and management of treatment plans for children and adolescents with complex behavioral challenges. Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams. Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skill, instructional skills, oral and written communication, organizational skills and interpersonal relations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education,
Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish. Experience in a healthcare setting. Licenses and Certifications Required: Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Licensed to practice in New Jersey. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $71,641.44 Annually Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Special Education or a related human services field, along with a minimum of five years of experience working with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Required credentials include being a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and being licensed to practice in New Jersey.
Market context
In New Jersey, pediatric behaviorist roles are commonly tied to school, clinic, and community-based autism services, so employers often look for candidates who can support children and adolescents across settings. This role is competitive because it requires a master’s degree, BCBA credential, and substantial ASD experience, along with benefits such as health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement options. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure details and highlight direct autism intervention experience in your application.