Behavior Therapist
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Behavior Technician/RBT
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Job Summary
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young adults?
Job Summary
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young adults?
The Minnesota Autism Center (MAC), a non-profit organization, is currently seeking qualified Behavioral Therapist/Mental Health Practitioners to provide direct 1:1 therapy and group therapy to children and adults affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
PCA (Personal Care Assistant)- DSP (Direct Support Professional)- Paraprofessional- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)- Home Health Aide
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Position also known as:
Behavioral Technician, Behavioral Therapist, Behavior Therapist, ABA Therapist, Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist.
Compensation for this role ranges from $18.00-$21.00 per hour and is determined based on factors such as experience, geographic location and EIDBI level.
- Full time opportunities available. 8:15 am to 4:45 pm Monday through Friday. No nights or weekends required!
- Part time opportunities available:
Monday-Friday, 8:15AM-12:30PM or 12:00PM-4:45PM
- Behavioral Therapist/ Mental Health Practitioner/Direct Support Professional will be trained on the job. No experience required.
- Tuition Reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of service for applicable programs.
- We are flexible in pay for Applied Behavior Analysis experience.
- Developmental training can lead to multiple promotion tracks.
MAC offers competitive benefits for all full-time Employees working 30 or more hours each week.
- Excellent PTO benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision with employer contribution
- 401 (k) with generous employer match
- Employer paid life and disability insurance
- Student loan repayment program
Minimum Requirements
- Desire & passion for providing mental health services
- Ability to work in a group setting or 1:1 with client(s)
- Ability to maintain a level of professionalism with clients and their families
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to pass a DHS Background check
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with ASD and ABA Therapy
- Holds a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and has at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to clients with mental illness. (Example: Bachelor's in Behavioral Science + 1 year of full-time experience)
- Has at least 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to clients with mental illness. (Example: 2 years of full-time experience)
- Is a graduate student in one of the mental health professional disciplines and is formally assigned by an accredited college or university to an agency or facility for clinical training.
- Holds a masters or other graduate degree in one of the mental health professional disciplines from an accredited college or university.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent kneeling along with bending and stooping (when toileting)
- Ability to respond quickly-get up from floor/run/walk fast (for elopements)
- Physically engaged for 7+ hours (fast paced/on the go)
- Strength required to implement physical holds when safety of the client or staff is at risk
- Shuffling your feet (related to safety care)
- Standing/be on your feet for several consecutive hours many days
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Founded in 1996 by parents who sought the very best treatment available to deliver opportunities to children and adolescents living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) provides therapeutic services for children ages 18 months to…
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