What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Therapist position at Behavioral Dimensions, Inc.?
Our goal is to help children bring their skills up to age level. We teach a variety of skills, including but not limited to: learning to learn, play, social, imitation, and a variety of other skills. Employees/interns are responsible for carrying out a client's treatment plan. Responsibilities include:
Setting up and implementing programs
Collecting data
Implementing positive behavior support strategies
Teaching independent skills
Ensuring successful learning using prompts and feedback
Preventing and responding to challenging behavior
Interacting professionally with coworkers, supervisors, and families
Other Job Requirements:
Staff are required to have the following knowledge and skills to perform the various roles and responsibilities:
Ability to move as quickly as the client with whom work is being done.
Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and family members.
Ability to speak English in a manner that individuals with deficits in receptive language may easily understand the words being used.
Ability to understand and repeat/paraphrase directions given by others in English.
Ability to remain calm and neutral in challenging situations.
Ability to accurately read and record objective information as required.
Ability to show compassion and understanding to the clients we work with.
Ability to be culturally responsive to the diverse clientele we serve.
Ability to be flexible in a constant-changing environment
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality about all client activity and family information.
Requirements:
No degree or previous experience required to start as a level 3 provider. Learn more about provider types (Level 1, 2, 3) here: https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_195404
Must be able to submit and pass a background check.
Benefits:
- BDI provides the following benefits to full-time therapists: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, PTO, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Full-time is working at least 30 hours per week.
- Part-time is working from 10 to 29 hours per week.
- Behavioral Dimensions provides the following benefits to part-time therapists: flexible hours and schedules, and PTO.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Are you looking for a full-time or part-time role with Behavioral Dimensions?
- Do you have a driver's license and reliable transportation?
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $20