Behavior Therapist

*Are you looking to start or further your career in the mental health field?

*Do you love working with children?

*Are you a team player and also work well independently?

*Would you like a work environment where you grow in and out of the workplace?

If so, we would like you to consider a position at Comfort Autism Center!

We invite you to advance your career by joining the most dynamic team of ABA professionals in the Twin Cities. We have a unique Center in St. Paul with high standards and a very warm, balanced, and diverse environment. Our Behavior Therapists are top notch, providing 1-to-1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with ASD.

We offer a well-organized, supportive environment built on teamwork, a strong and nurturing culture with a friendly and positive vibe and commitment to best practices in ABA therapy.

5 main principles comprise the Comfort culture: Respect, Integrity, Kindness, Reliability, and Care.

We offer competitive starting wages at $18.00-$22/hour depending on qualifications, including education and ABA experience.

Job Title: Behavior Therapist, MHP (job requires 2,000-6,000 hours working with children under age 18 with a disability depending on educational background)

Reports To: BCBA or BCaBA Clinical Staff who are experts in Applied Behavior Analysis ABA

Position: Full Time Applied Behavior Analysis ABA therapists (FT/PT )

Hours: Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation and benefits for all full-time employees including,

• .07/hr worked PTO accrual beginning from your start date
• 8 Paid Holidays, 3 unpaid holidays
• Medical insurance, dental and vision
• Paid Maternity Leave
• DayCare Assistance
• Paid Supervision for Graduated students & BCaBAs

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree plus 2000 hours working in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodology. In addition, the candidate must be proficient and experienced in ABA therapy and display a mastery of basic ABA principles.

A high school diploma with 6,000 hours working with children with disabilities(Autism preferred). In addition, the candidate must be proficient and experienced in ABA therapy and display a mastery of basic Applied Behavior Analysis ABA principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Follow and record data for prescribed toilet training protocols.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Utilize safe & appropriate handling procedures when working with clients.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Assist with skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments.
• Assist in preparing client materials as instructed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and RBT code of ethics.
• Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology, and training in order to perform job responsibilities to required standard.
• Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols and written.
• Must maintain a professional appearance with regard to clothing, grooming, hair, and make-up.

BASIC & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds .
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan of each individual client.
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection.
• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.

Salary: $18.00-$22/hour depending on education and Applied Behavior Analysis ABA experience

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree minimum in related field

Required experience:

• Mental Health working with children with disabilities: 1 year minimum
• Appropriate MHP hours based on education/language ability

Desired Experience:

• Applied Behavior Analysis ABA (1 year minimum strongly preferred)
• Somali language/ Oromo language/Spanish language

Comfort Autism Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Related keywords: behavior technician, mental health, counselor, behavioral health, psychology, social worker, ABA therapist

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time,

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to wear masks at all times. We regularly sanitize the commonly used surfaces as well as temperature checks throughout the day.