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Sevita
Behavior Technican
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$38,382 / year median in Minnesota
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Northway Academy , a part of the Sevita family , provides center-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. Behavior Technician Northway Academy
- St.
Full-Time:
9am-5pm, 930am-530pmPart-Time:
1230pm-530pm Why Join Us? ✔ Monday-Friday, daytime hours- no nights or weekends ✔ Competitive pay ($16
- 21/hr based on qualifications) ✔ Benefits for 32+ hrs/week (health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k) ✔ Same-day pay option with Dayforce Wallet ✔ Work with a supportive team making a real impact ✔ Opportunities for growth in a growing field
What You'll Do:
Support children with autism through early intervention programs Implement therapy plans and behavior strategies Teach skills for communication, self-care, and social interaction Help manage behaviors and support transitions to school settings Qualifications (must meet one- from Level 1 or Level 2
- ): Level 1 ($20
- 21/hr): Currently enrolled in a graduate program in a mental health discipline or hold a master's degree in a mental health field Obtained a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields and have 6,000 hours of paid/clinical experience delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services Level 2 ($18
- 19/hr): Enrolled in OR hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields (mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy) Hold an associate's degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields (mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy) and at least 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience (including but not limited to experience as a DSP, PCA, Paraprofessional) Possess a high school diploma (or GED) and have 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience (equivalent to 2 years of full-time experience, including but not limited to experience as a DSP, PCA, Paraprofessional) Fluent in a non-English speaking language or certified by a tribal nation Make a difference every day.