Behavior Therapist

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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). Position also known as:
Behavioral Technician, Behavioral Therapist, ABA Therapist.

• Full time: 8:15 am to 4:45 pm Monday through Friday. No nights or weekends required.
• Part time:
  Monday-Friday, 12:00 pm - 4:45 pm.

Compensation ranges from $19 to $22 per hour, determined based on experience, center location, and EIDBI level.

• On-the-job training, no experience required.
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of service for applicable programs.
• Flexible pay for Applied Behavior Analysis experience.
• Developmental training can lead to multiple promotion tracks.

• 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

• 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
• Help train new staff
• Other duties as assigned

• Previous experience with ASD and ABA Therapy
• Holds a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or related fields with at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in delivering mental health services to clients with mental illness.
• Has at least 4,000 hours of supervised experience in delivering mental health services to clients with mental illness.
• Is a graduate student in a mental health professional discipline and formally assigned by an accredited college or university to an agency or facility for clinical training.
• Holds a master's or other graduate degree in a mental health professional discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Frequent kneeling, 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 21 years who have ASD. MAC's services are center-based and in-home, and include speech and occupational therapy, assessment and diagnosis services, and individual and family therapy.

At any given time, MAC serves approximately 370-400 clients throughout Minnesota at 22 centers located in Eagan, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Fridley, Vadnais Heights, Minnetonka, Woodbury, Duluth, Superior, Virginia, Mankato, Rochester, Red Wing, New Ulm, Medford, Hutchinson and Cambridge. MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in terms or conditions of employment on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.