Behavioral Therapist

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young adults?

The Minnesota Autism Center (MAC), a non-profit organization, is currently seeking entry-level  Behavioral Therapists to provide direct 1:1 therapy and group therapy to children and adults affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

What we offer:

• On-the-job training - No experience required!
• Day-center setting - No nights or weekends!
• Most of our benefits are available to full-time staff after about a month.
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of service (for relevant programs).
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance eligibility after 1 year of service.
• Ongoing retention bonus every 6 months for full-time staff.
• Developmental training can lead to internal opportunities like Site Lead, Case Coordinator, and Regional Trainer.
• Most of all, an opportunity to create a once-in-a-lifetime impact on an unrepeatable individual.

Essential to your success:

We are looking for compassionate, dedicated talent who can give their all to a great mission every day. Competitive applicants will be:

• Enthusiastic, patient, and professional with clients, families, and teammates.
• Skilled at overcoming communication barriers and teaching skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, keeping on top of data entry while being present and attentive to their client.
• Adaptable to the needs of different clients and the team as a whole.

Minimum qualifications:

Please note that while this position does not require any prior licensure, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be able to pass a Department of Human Services background study.
• Possess a bachelor's degree, or be enrolled in a bachelor's program, in a relevant major (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, etc.). Minors and certificates do not fulfill this requirement.
• Be willing to assist with any client hygiene needs (e.g. toileting, diapers, etc.). We cannot provide exemptions from this responsibility.
• Be able to meet the following physical requirements (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions):
  • Frequently kneel, bend, stoop, etc.
  • Run and quickly walk, and get up from chairs and floors quickly.
  • Remain physically engaged and on your feet for up to 8 hours at a time.
  • Implement physical holds when safety of the client or staff is at risk.
  • Shuffle your feet.

EEO

MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in terms or conditions of employment on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), race, traits associated with race (including hair texture and style), color, national origin, religion, creed, age once having reached the age of majority, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance, or any other characteristics that are protected by federal, state or local laws.