Behavior Therapist or Behavior Therapy Assistant

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative; Cosmos (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) is seeking a Behavior Therapist or Behavior Therapist Assistant for placement at The READY Clinic in Cosmos, MN. The role works under direct supervision of a BCBA and implements learning and behavior-reduction plans in early intervention programs.

You will support skill acquisition, safety and learning in clients and families, with guidance on data collection and progress notes. The position offers full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and high school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Child Development or a related field preferred.
• Relevant experience working with the ASD population also preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with clients according to their ITI/Behavior Intervention Plan; observes and intervenes to redirect inappropriate behavior.
• Implements and monitors skill acquisition plans, behavior intervention and reduction plans.
• Implements data collection procedures and provides parent/family training.
• Develops objective, data-based progress/session notes.

Skills

Interacts with clients

Data collection

Parent training

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's/Bachelor's in psychology/child development

ASD experience preferred

Job description

Behavior Therapist or Behavior Therapy Assistant JobID: 1833

• Position Type: SPECIALIZED POSITIONS/ Behavior Therapist


• Date Posted: 8/13/2026


• Location: The READY Clinic - Cosmos


• Date Available: 09/15/2026

August 13, 2026

Behavior Therapist or Behavior Therapist Assistant

Position Location: Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) with placement at The READY Clinic – Cosmos, MN.

Position Summary

Practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and is responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior reduction plans developed by the BCBA. The behavior therapist provides assistance to children and families in providing an appropriate, safe learning environment to clients enrolled in early intervention programs.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Interacts with clients according to their Individual Treatment (ITP) and/or Behavior Intervention Plan; observes and intervenes to redirect inappropriate behavior;implements and monitors skill acquisition plans, behavior intervention and reduction plans;implements skill acquisition teaching procedures such as discrete trial teaching, naturalistic teaching procedures, and task analyzed chaining procedures; implements contingencies of reinforcement, discrimination training, stimulus control transfer procedures, stimulus fading procedures, prompt and prompt fading procedures, generalization and maintenance procedures; implements interventions based on modification of antecedents; implements data collection procedures; provides training for parents and families; develops objective, data-based progress/session notes; assists with individualized assessment procedures including functional assessment; implements approved de-escalation and crisis/emergency procedures according to protocol; assists individual clients as needed with skill development in dressing, eating, toileting, and other daily living skills.

Education and Experience

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and high school diploma or GED is required;


• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Child Development or a related field preferred;


• Relevant experience working with the ASD population also preferred, but not required.

Contract / Salary

Full-time position. Position starts at $17.76/hour, up to $28.20/hour dependent upon education, qualifications, and experience. Excellent benefits.

Due Date for Applications

Position will remain open until filled.

What is the SWWC?

The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies). With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Diversity Statement

SWWC's mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs. To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members. SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs. We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.