Behavior Therapist - Virginia, MN

MAC Midwest•Virginia, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MAC Midwest in Virginia, Minnesota, provides personalized autism therapy to learners from 18 months to 21 years. The Behavior Therapist delivers direct one-on-one and group therapy to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles. Under clinical supervision, the therapist implements individualized treatment plans, supports skill development, and promotes positive behavioral outcomes in a center-based setting. The role includes teaching communication, social, daily living, play, and adaptive skills; collecting session data and documenting services using an iPad; monitoring learner progress; and communicating observations to the supervising BCBA. Therapists also help maintain a safe and structured environment, collaborate with families and team members, support learners during transitions and daily routines, and participate in training and supervision. The position is hourly and non-exempt, with pay of $18.00 to $21.00 per hour based on the employee’s assigned EIDBI service level at hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Interest in working with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
Ability to follow clinical direction and implement feedback.
Basic computer and documentation skills.
If hired as a level 3 BT, willingness to obtain RBT certification.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, squat, and move throughout the workday.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed.
Ability to transition quickly between standing, sitting, and floor-based activities and physically engage with active learners to support safety.
Ability to hear, observe, and communicate effectively with learners, families, and team members.
Ability to move quickly throughout the center, including walking briskly or running short distances when needed for learner safety.
Ability to maintain visual supervision of learners and promptly respond to unexpected behaviors, including elopement or other safety concerns.
Ability to participate in and implement behavior support and safety procedures as trained.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, human services, or a related field.
Previous experience working with children.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized ABA treatment plans developed by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Provide direct therapy services to learners in a center-based setting, including one-on-one and group services.
Teach communication, social, daily living, play, and adaptive skills using evidence-based ABA strategies such as reinforcement, prompting, shaping, and behavior-reduction techniques.
Collect accurate session data and complete required documentation promptly using an iPad.
Monitor learner progress and report observations to the supervising BCBA.
Assist with behavior intervention plans and respond appropriately to challenging behaviors.
Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive therapeutic environment.
Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to support learner goals.
Participate in staff training, supervision meetings, and professional development activities.
Follow company policies, HIPAA requirements, safety protocols, and ethical standards.
Support learners during transitions, group activities, and daily routines.
Prepare therapy materials and keep therapy spaces organized.
Maintain professionalism and positive communication with families and team members.