What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Therapist position at The Lovaas Institute Midwest?
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Behavior Therapist in the Monticello area— the job is fun, flexible and offers a rewarding experience for our employees and the opportunity to change lives.
- Provide 1:1 individualized intensive early intervention behavior therapy services to children with autism in their home, school and community environments. Sessions are typically 2-4 hours in length.
- Assist Senior Behavior Therapists as requested in conducting assessments and training of staff, parents, and community members utilizing methods that have been demonstrated through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to be effective in developing typical home and community language, social, and self-control skills.
- Provide services that place the highest priority on an ethical regard for the best interests of the children served.
- Travel between 1:1 sessions in the Twin Cities metro area. A reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license is required for this role.
Benefits:
- Starting pay $21/hour for staff enrolled in a bachelor's degree, $22/hour for staff who have a bachelor's degree
- Time and a half pay for working outside typical work hours (before 8:30am, after 5pm and on weekends; availability during typical work hours is also required to ensure observations and team meetings can take place)
- Tuition reimbursement for ABA grad courses
- Assistance obtaining Registered Behavior Technician credential
- Supervision for RBT, BCaBA, or BCBA supervised fieldwork
- Competitive benefits offered to employees working 24 hours/week almost immediately upon hire
- Comprehensive low cost, low deductible medical and dental insurance
- Company paid life insurance
- Short and long term disability insurance
- 401K
- 26 paid days off in first year of employment
- Mileage Reimbursement
The Lovaas Institute also offers frequent opportunities for advancement within the company and professional growth including supervision by Board Certified Behavior Analysts, on the job training, and compensation and training for continuing education.
Ideal Candidates:
- Passionate about helping children.
- Motivated by making a positive difference in the lives of others.
- Dedicated to exercising effective leadership in implementing treatment programs.
- Possess a desire for continuous growth and learning.
- Interest in field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Looking for 9 months of employment
Recognized as a world leader, the Lovaas Institute is committed to providing the highest quality treatment available to children diagnosed with autism or a related disorder. We approach this one child at a time by individualizing each child’s program to best meet his or her needs.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must possess a high school diploma & currently be enrolled in or have completed a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university in behavioral health, child development or a related field (e.g., mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy).
- Experience with children
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you enrolled in a bachelor's degree program or do you have a bachelor's degree?
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $21 - $24