Research Psychologist Jobs in Burlington, NJ

A Research Psychologist in the mental health industry applies scientific methodology to learn about different aspects of human behavior and mental processes. Their work often involves designing and conducting studies, collecting data, analyzing results, and presenting their findings. They may investigate topics such as cognition, emotion, motivation, behavior, personality, interpersonal relationships, and various mental health disorders. Their research can provide insights that help improve diagnostic tools, treatment methods, and mental health prevention strategies.

Important skills for a Research Psychologist include analytical skills, communication skills, observation skills, and patience. They must have a good understanding of statistics and research design, and be able to use various tools and techniques for data collection and analysis. They should also have strong writing skills to publish research papers and reports. Research Psychologists usually need a doctoral degree in psychology, and must be licensed to practice in their state. Prior to becoming a Research Psychologist, a person may work as a Research Assistant, Clinical Psychologist, or Counseling Psychologist. These roles provide practical experience in conducting research and working with patients, which can be valuable for a career in research psychology.

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Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  • Abington, PA (15 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Abington, PA (15 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS), is an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, education-based therapy services. We are actively seeking Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) to...

Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA

  • Philadelphia, PA (19 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (19 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

At Behavior Frontiers, we’ve been leaders in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for over 20 years, and we’re expanding our exceptional team of BCBAs....

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  • Philadelphia, PA (19 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (19 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

to the Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavioral Health Associates · Trains new staff on ABA techniques · Keeps abreast of advances in treatment and sets appropriate goals for self-improvement...

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  • Burlington, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Burlington, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Provide consultation through teaching, observation, and feedback using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis as assigned/needed....

Behavior Analyst - Behavioral Health

  • Pennsauken, NJ (14 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Pennsauken, NJ (14 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Analysis Certification Board (BACB) NJ state license in behavior analyst analysis (must be in process before start date) Experience in behavior analysis with strong professional references Excellent...

Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Opening in the Lansdowne, Pennsylvania area

  • Lansdowne, PA (24 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lansdowne, PA (24 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Category Schools - BCBA Job Type Contract Soliant currently has an opening for a contracted position as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in the Lansdowne, Pennsylvania area Qualification...

Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Yeadon, PA

  • Lansdowne, PA (24 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lansdowne, PA (24 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

This role offers approximately 10 hours per week and is perfect for someone passionate about supervision, consultation, and leadership in applied behavior analysis....

Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Opening in the Elkins, Pennsylvania area

  • Elkins Park, PA (15 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Elkins Park, PA (15 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Category Schools - BCBA Job Type Contract Soliant currently has an opening for a contracted position as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in the Elkins, Pennsylvania area Qualification...

Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Adult Services Hamilton Township, NJ, US +2 More Locations 3 days agoRegular Full-Time

  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Keywords: Autism, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, ABA Therapy, Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Behavioral Health, BCBA-D, BCaBA, Adult Services...

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

  • Sicklerville, NJ (24 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Sicklerville, NJ (24 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Prior experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Positive Behavior Support Plans Comprehensive knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for...

Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Adult Services

  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Keywords: Autism, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, ABA Therapy, Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Behavioral Health, BCBA-D, BCaBA, Adult Services...

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  • Abington, PA (15 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Abington, PA (15 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS), is an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, education-based therapy services. We are actively seeking Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) to...

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  • Warrington, PA (20 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Warrington, PA (20 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Learn more about our full benefits package - About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services....

Behavior Analyst

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (14 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (14 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Bancroft is actively seeking a Behavior Analyst to join our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Center of Excellence; a team of approximately 50 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs/BCBA-Ds) and Board...

Senior Behavior Analyst

  • Pennsauken, NJ (14 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Pennsauken, NJ (14 miles from Burlington, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Join a Non-Profit ABA organization! At BAYADA, we believe that our clients come first, and our employees are our greatest asset! Our core values are...

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Research Psychologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Education Research That Matters: Ways of Researching
Connecting insights from existing research to practice and building on this to design realistic and high-quality research projects can be challenging. Understanding research methods is crucial to...
Research Ethics: a guide for responsible research with human subjects
Learn to identify the key ethical issues in human subjects research, to critically reflect on these, and to practically approach them through experts lectures and interviews, case studies, and...
Qualitative Research in Psychology
In this course you will learn about the foundations of qualitative inquiryand how it differs from quantitative research. You will gain practice in common qualitative traditionslike phenomenology...

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Salary for Research Psychologist Jobs in Burlington, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Research Psychologists in Burlington, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
39.7%
Bachelor's Degree
32.7%
Doctorate Degree
11.6%
High School or GED
6.1%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.3%



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