Behavior Management Therapist

Sevita Health; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Northway Academy as a Behavior Management Therapist and make a meaningful impact on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Collaborate with a dedicated clinical team to create individualized treatment plans, implement ABA therapy, and provide training to ensure each individual's success in their community. Your expertise will help enhance the lives of those we serve, fostering a fulfilling career with a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Masters in Behavior Analysis or relevant mental health field.
• BCBA certification preferred or documented fieldwork supervision.
• 1,000 hours supervised clinical experience with ASD populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and create individualized treatment plans.
• Develop programs to increase skills and provide ABA therapy.
• Train team members and caregivers on behavior analysis principles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Education

Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis or related mental health field

Bachelor's in behavioral or child development science

Job description

Northway Academy, a part of theSevita 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.

Behavior Management Therapist

Impact lives as a Behavior Management Therapist with Northway Academy! If you are enrolled in or have completed your Masters in Behavior Analysis or are on track / enrolled in a verified course sequence, we offer rewarding, meaningful work for you to build upon your knowledge and skills. We offer supervision for the path to certification. The Behavior Management Therapist will work under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor/LBA to conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and train team members to support the individuals we serve.

At Northway Academy, the Clinical Team is led by the Clinical Supervisor who is a Licensed Behavior Analyst who supports, mentors and provides supervision towards obtaining certification to our clinical team. This team is talented, hardworking and enjoy sharing their knowledge and skills to those who we serve and the staff that provides the quality care.

What separates us from others...our clinical team concentrates on creating individualized assessments and interventions tailored to the specific needs of each individual with the goal of increasing socially important behaviors in order to help that individual thrive in their community. They do not supervise our Behavior Technicians, but collaborate with and work side by side as a team to really focus on the training and support needed to be successful.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work closely with the children and staff to observe, identify, analyze, and document a range of behavior problems. Derived from that analysis, develop and implement strategies to address identified problem areas
• Develop programs to increase skills and provided ABA therapy throughout the day
• Use your training and creativity to explore ways to handle challenging problems for our individuals to be successful in the home, at school, and in the community
• Create individualized treatment plans to help increase functional skills for the individuals served
• Train team members on the principles of behavior analysis and individual programming to promote client success
• Conduct trainings for caregivers to teach the skills necessary for their child’s success
• Collaborate with other team members to translate the respective treatment plan into measurable steps and benchmarks to evaluate and monitor

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Enrolled in Master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis, OR currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of the mental health professional disciplines OR have a Master’s degree in a mental health field
• Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board preferred OR otherwise has documented fieldwork supervision working towards Board Certification.
• Has at least 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience or training in examining or treating people with ASD or a related condition or equivalent documented coursework at the graduate level by an accredited university in ASD diagnostics, ASD developmental and behavioral treatment strategies, and typical child development or a combination of coursework or hours of experience

OR

• Has a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or child development science or related field, including, but not limited to mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, or occupational therapy
• Has at least 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience or training in examining or treating people with ASD or a related condition or equivalent documented coursework at the graduate level by an accredited university in ASD diagnostics, ASD developmental and behavioral treatment strategies, and typical child development or a combination of coursework or hours of experience
• Has certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board OR otherwise has documented fieldwork supervision working towards Board Certification.

Additional Requirements and Personal Skills:

• One year experience working with special populations in crisis intervention, staff training, and development
• Valid driver’s license, current registration, and insurance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
• A commitment to quality in everything you do.

• Skilled in written and oral communications and service development
• An ability to establish rapport easily and build positive relationships with individuals and coworkers alike
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of behavior principles, program development and monitoring techniques
• Strong customer service orientation and patience
• A collaborative approach. Creative and effective abilities in employee training

Join Our Team

If 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.