Behavior Therapist - Elk River Minnesota

Company: Sevita
Location: Elk River, Minnesota
Posted On: 01/23/2025

Northway Academy, a part of the Sevita family, provides center-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.Join Us as a Behavior Therapist/Technician providing 1:1 center based Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy to children with Autism and related conditions!Consistent Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, no evenings or weekends or holidays.Competitive Pay & Benefits: $18-$21/hour, eligibility for $1 increase at 6 months of employment, health/dental/vision benefits, pet insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays off for 32+ hours/week.Instant Pay: Get paid within 24 hours of your shift with Dayforce Wallet.Career Growth: Opportunities for development and advancement in a nationwide organization.Rewarding Impact: Make a difference in the lives of children with Autism and work alongside a supportive team.Qualifications and Education RequirementsApplicants must meet ONE (either Level I or Level II) of the following EIDBI Level qualifications for education and/or experience:Level 2:(must meet one of the criteria below; pay range of $18-$19 an hour)Enrolled in OR hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields (mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy)Hold an associate's degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields (mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy) and at least 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience (including but not limited to experience as a DSP, PCA, Paraprofessional)Possess a high school diploma (or GED) and have 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience (equivalent to 2 years of full-time experience, including but not limited to experience as a DSP, PCA, Paraprofessional )Fluent in a non-English speaking language or certified by a tribal nationORLevel 1:(must meet one of the criteria below; pay range of $20-$21 an hour)Currently enrolled in a graduate program in a mental health discipline or hold a master's degree in a mental health fieldHold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields and have 6,000 hours of clinical experience delivering Applied Behavior Analysis servicesChildren with Autism have a variety of developmental, learning, physical and emotional needs. As a Behavior Technician, you will work closely with our clinical team to achieve the following:Run therapeutic and behavioral plans, and provide early intervention to increase social and self-management skillsProvide guidance on a range of developmental goals from communication, exercise and nutrition and academic skills to assist with school readinessSupport individuals with learning and maintaining personal skills such as: hygiene, grooming and/or toiletingTeach and model interpersonal and social skills to help individuals thrive in their communitiesProvide assistance using strategies to properly manage and redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors Key Words: mental health, mental health technician, behavioral health, psychology, healthcare, behavioral health technician, behavior therapistJoin Our TeamIf you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Northway Academy's mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hourby Jobble More...

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