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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.

Let us welcome you to our talented team at NORTHWAY ACADEMY - Autism Services for Children in Duluth as a Behavior/Mental Health Technician! Pay rates start at $18/hour with increased rates for experience and education.

Why Join Us as a Behavior/Mental Health Technician with Northway Academy?

"Being a BT has so much more weight to it than anything I’ve done before, the leaps and bounds at which we help our children grow is a constant inspiration to grow myself so I can continue being a positive role model for them." G.H., BT

• Part-time, M-F day schedules. No evenings or weekend shifts!

• Center-based site with consistent hours

• Competitive pay rates (wages are determined by qualifications); health/dental/vision benefits for employees working 30+ hours/week; 401(k) with company match; Holiday pay and Paid Time Off

• Pay on Demand - you can choose to get paid immediately at the end of your work day!

• Rewarding, high impact work with some of the best co-workers you can find

• With Autism Spectrum Disorders being increasingly recognized and diagnosed, these jobs offer career development and advancement opportunities within our nation-wide organization

Northway Academy, a partner of Sevita, is a day program offering daily applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for children with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related conditions. To learn more from one of our talented Behavior Technician's, copy and paste this link: https://youtu.be/w2OUC9-cfNI

Children with Autism have a variety of developmental, learning, physical and emotional needs. As a Behavior/Mental Health Technician, you will work closely with our clinical team to achieve the following:

• Run therapeutic and behavioral plans, and provide early intervention to increase social and self-management skills

• Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from communication, exercise and nutrition and academic skills to assist with school readiness

• Support individuals with learning and maintaining personal skills such as: hygiene, grooming and/or toileting

• Teach and model interpersonal and social skills to help individuals thrive in their communities

• Provide assistance using strategies to properly manage and redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors

Qualifications of a Behavior/Mental Health Technician:

Applicants must meet ONE (choose from either Level I or Level II list below) of the following EIDBI Level qualifications for education and/or experience:

Level 1: (must meet one of the criteria below; pay range of $20-$21 an hour)

• 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

OR

Level 2: (must meet one of the criteria below; pay range of $18-$19 an hour)

• Enrolled in OR Obtained 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)

• Obtained 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 paid/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 paid/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

• Must be minimum of 18 years of age

• Will possess a compassionate approach with a reliable and responsible attitude

• Have the ability to connect with children with an ability to work with others to accomplish goals

• Possess experience in human services or knowledge of the field

• Will complete successful clearance of background checks

We have meaningful work for you as a Behavior/Mental Health Technician with Northway Academy – come join our team! Apply Today!

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Northway Academy’s mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.