EIDBI Behavior Therapist - Level 1 Provider

Job Description Job Description Full time or Part time position: From $29-31 P/H JOB DESCRIPTION: A Behavior Therapist will provide individualized applied behavior analysis (ABA) services directly to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a center-based environment. Behavior Therapists will provide services that place the highest priority on an ethical regard for the best interest of the children served. PRINICPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties will focus on the following areas: Treatment Delivery, Collaboration, Program Development, Communication, Organization, and Miscellaneous. Behavior Therapists are responsible for the following specific duties: Treatment Delivery Implement ITP programs as designed, adapting to frequent program changes, including but not limited to: Preparation for shift and environmental management Discrete trial instruction Natural environment teaching Generalization Maintenance Implement Behavior Reduction Plans (BRP) as written, adapting to frequency plan changes Prepare sufficiently for sessions by reviewing client’s Program at a Glance, progress note, BRP, and communication log Take responsibility for client’s programming during scheduled sessions Record data for each treatment objective in collaboration with the leadership team Complete all required documentation and paperwork (e.g., progress notes, take-home note) necessary for assigned clients Collaboration Work consistently as part of a team (i.e., pod) to ensure that the clients assigned receive the highest quality therapy and treatment possible Attend scheduled weekly pod meetings, scheduled overlaps with the leadership team, and monthly competency checks to remain current on all programming Communicate with leadership team to ensure proper therapy is delivered each day via communication logs, face-to-face communication, and during weekly pod meetings Provide timely input and feedback to leadership team members regarding programming Participate in training and demonstrating programming to other Behavior Therapists Behave ethically, ensure that the client’s welfare is protected Address coworkers respectfully at all times REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Employees must meet one of the following Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) standards: Must have a Master’s degree in behavioral science or a related field Must be enrolled in a Master’s program in behavioral science or a related field Must have a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or a related field and have 2000 hours of supervised experience working with children under the age of 18 who have severe emotional disturbances Must have 6000 hours of supervised experience working with children under the age of 18 who have severe emotional disturbances Employees must pass all State and federally mandated criminal background checks Employees must be interested in working with children with ASD Employees must possess the interpersonal skills to be playful, enthusiastic, and bring a high level of energy into the therapy situation Employees must be able to develop an effective rapport with clients and client caregivers Employees must have the ability to read written treatment directions, collect numeric data, and summarize the results; in addition, strong writing skills to document treatment sessions are required Employees must possess a valid driver’s license, continuously maintain appropriate auto insurance as mandated by the State of Minnesota, and have use of an automobile to travel to worksites and to the office for training sessions and meetings Employees must be willing to work well with a team and comply with supervisory direction TRAINING: Behavior Therapists must complete a set of competency checklists conducted on their work with each assigned client by the Team Trainer, Clinical Supervisor, and/or Senior Behavior Analyst within the first 90 days of hire Behavior Therapists will incorporate performance feedback from their leadership team into their performance according to the timelines set forth by the leadership team PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Behavior Therapists must complete 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent standing, sitting, bending, twisting, kneeling, walking, running, jumping, etc.; also a potential for frequent lifting of between 25-100 pounds. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, US

Posted Date: 10/16/2025