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Behavior Therapist 

About the Organization Founded in 1996 by parents who sought the very best treatment available to deliver opportunities to children and adolescents living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) provides therapeutic services for children ages 18 months to 21 years who have ASD.



MAC's services are center-based and in-home, and include speech and occupational therapy, assessment and diagnosis services, and individual and family therapy. At any given time, MAC serves approximately 370-400 clients throughout Minnesota at 17 centers located in Eagan, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Fridley, Vadnais Heights, Minnetonka, Woodbury, Duluth, Virginia, Mankato, Rochester, Red Wing, New Ulm, Medford, Hutchinson and Cambridge.



 
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WHO WE ARE

The Minnesota Autism Center (MAC), a non-profit organization, is currently seeking qualified Behavioral Therapist/Mental Health Practitioners to provide direct 1:1 therapy to children and adults affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Since 1996 we have been providing services to our 350+ clients across the State of Minnesota and we are passionate about our clients!

We live out our Leadership qualities:

DREAMING

BEING

LEARNING

BECOMING

WHO YOU ARE

Bachelors Degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and have at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to clients with mental illness. (Example: BS Behavioral Science + 1 year of full time experience)

Acquired 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to clients with mental illness. (Example: 2 years full time experience)

Graduate student in one of the mental health professional disciplines and is formally assigned by an accredited college or university to an agency or facility for clinical training

Holds Masters or other graduate degree in one of the mental health professional disciplines from an accredited college or university

Passionate about providing mental health services

Strong communication skills both verbal and written

Strong computer skills

Experience with ABA therapy

Ability to work in group setting or 1:1 with client(s)

Ability to maintain a level of professionalism with clients and families

Ability to take direction and continuously develop skills

Ability to work 8:00am - 5:00pm, M-F

No weeknights or weekends!

WHAT WE OFFER! (the good stuff)

Competitive wages

Room for advancement - we are growing!

Healthcare

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employer paid life and disability insurance

401 (k) with generous employer match

Behavioral Therapist/ Mental Health Practitioner/DSP will be trained on the job. Opportunities for professional growth are available.

PCA (Personal Care Assistant)- DSP (Direct Support Professional)- Paraprofessional- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)- Home Health Aide- Welcome to apply!!

Position also known as: Behavioral Technician, Behavioral Therapist, Behavior Therapist, ABA Therapist, Applied Behavior Analysis therapist.

 
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Location Medford  
Position Requirements

Candidates must qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner in one of the following ways:

1) Holds a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and has at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to clients with mental illness. (Example: Bachelor's in Behavioral Science + 1 year of full time experience)
2) Has at least 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to clients with mental illness. (Example: 2 years of full time experience)
3) Is a graduate student in one of the mental health professional disciplines and is formally assigned by an accredited college or university to an agency or facility for clinical training.
4) Holds a masters or other graduate degree in one of the mental health professional disciplines from an accredited college or university.

 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://AutismOpportunitiesFoundation.appone.com



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