Behavior Therapist - Burnsville M-F 12-5

Partners In Excellence; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Employee Appreciation Events

Kudos Recognition Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Casual Dress Environment

Job summary

Partners In Excellence is seeking a Behavior Therapist to provide direct therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder under supervision. You will support treatment plans, document progress, and protect client privacy in a busy center environment.

The role involves teamwork, ongoing training, and direct communication with families and staff, with opportunities for professional development and a flexible working schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 18 years of age or older required.
• Background checks completed (no felonies, no substantiated maltreatment, no disqualifying misdemeanors).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for some roles; Verbal Behavior Therapy knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy to 4-6 clients under supervision.
• Document therapy services, notes, and data timely and accurately.
• Read treatment directions, collect numeric data, and write progress notes.
• Protect client privacy per HIPAA and Partners’ policies.
• Participate in training and supervision; support a safe, organized environment.
• Assist with personal care and supports as needed; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate daily progress to staff and families; collaborate with team.

Skills

Behavior therapy experience

Documentation & data collection

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Are you passionate about making an impact on the life of a child and helping them reach their greatest potential?

Join us as a Behavior Therapist

and be a part of an amazing team, dedicated to improving the lives of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through providing early intensive therapies to young children. Partners offers both full-time and part-time positions, working Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm.

• Partners In Excellence (Partners) is a premier autism therapy center providing autism therapy services to children in a healthcare setting.
• Our autism therapy center provides simulated environments that reflect real-life situations, enabling the children to work on their skills one-on-one or in small groups with trained behavior therapists.
• Through our paid two-week premiere training program, you will be equipped with the skills needed to apply ABA techniques to implement targeted curriculum with a variety of teaching techniques.
• Clinical staff will provide you with supervision, ongoing coaching, and professional development opportunities as you accumulate your clinical/supervision hours.
• All new staff are assigned a mentor upon hire

Benefits Of Working At Partners

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) (with automatic Partners contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Casual Dress Environment
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Kudos Recognition Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Collaborative, empathetic, supportive, and rewarding company culture

Responsibilities

• Works under supervision to provide direct therapy to a team of 4-6 clients following client treatment plans ensuring goals and objectives are being met
• Documents therapy services accurately and timely (e.g., daily treatment notes, data collection, reporting parent and Partners In Excellence communications and client information)
• Ability to read written treatment directions, collect numeric data, and write progress notes
• In order to effectively fulfill the duties of a BT, you will have access to protected health information (PHI) of many of Partners’ Clients. It is your responsibility to be fully knowledgeable of Partners in Excellence’s Privacy Policies and Procedures and to report any violations to their direct and/or clinical supervisor (see Partners’ Policies and Procedures – HIPAA). It is the responsibility of the BT to protect Partners’ Clients’ privacy at and away from work
• Completes the required technical training and participates in ongoing training opportunities
• Redirects, intervenes, observes, and monitors client behaviors
• Ability to problem solve and make appropriate decision
• Possesses the interpersonal skills to be playful, enthusiastic, and bring a high level of energy into the therapeutic situation
• Ability to work with a team and accept corrective feedback, complying with supervisory direction
• Effective communication skills with parents, co-workers, and supervisors
• Makes sound decisions and uses good judgment when dealing with clients, parents, and co-workers
• Demonstrates dependability and consistency in therapy and other job-related activities
• Communicates daily progress and client concerns to the appropriate staff members
• Organizes and cleans clients’ space and equipment
• Assists in keeping the facility safe, organized, sanitary, and guides others to do the same
• Assists clients with personal care including dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, food, nutrition, and diet needs
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds
• Attends and participates in meetings
• Reports all safety concerns to the Center Manager or their direct supervisor
• The BT is assigned to an area or areas (i.e., POD) at the Partners in Excellence’s center-based programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Successfully passed an initial and subsequent background checks (no history of felonies, substantiated client maltreatment or vulnerable adult incidents, or disqualifying misdemeanors)

We Prefer Candidates To Have

• Previous behavioral therapy experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Knowledge of teaching procedures associated with Verbal Behavior Therapy
• General knowledge of typical and special needs clients

Partners offers both full-time and part-time positions, working Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm.

Individuals with experience working with culturally diverse populations are encouraged to apply.