Behavior Modification Specialist
For our Behavior Skills Program
The Behavior Modification Specialist provides behavior modification strategies, skill-based support to children, adolescents, or adults to improve emotional regulation, teaching positive replacement behaviors, practice positive social functioning, and daily living skills.
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Services are goal-directed, strengths-based, and designed to support treatment plans developed by licensed mental health professionals. This role is not psychotherapy. Services focus on teaching, modeling, practicing, and reinforcing skills under clinical supervision.
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Primary Responsibilities:
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Deliver behavior modification interventions aligned with individualized service or treatment plans
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Support clients with emotional regulation, coping, social skills, executive functioning, and daily living skills
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Reinforce therapeutic goals established by licensed clinicians
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Provide modeling through structured activities and natural interactions
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Support parent and caregiver skill-building when appropriate
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Maintain professional boundaries and ethical conduct
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Accurately document services, client response, and progress toward goals
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Communicate regularly with supervisors and treatment team members
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Participate in supervision, training, and program meetings
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Follow all agency policies, ND Medicaid requirements, and HIPAA standards
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Populations Served and Core Skills Areas
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Children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges
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Adults managing mental health symptoms or life-skill deficits
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Parents or caregivers seeking skills support to improve family functioning
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Core Skill Areas Supported
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Emotional regulation and coping skills
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Behavior management and impulse control
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Social skills and communication
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Executive functioning and organization
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Stress management and resilience
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Family routines and relationship skills
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Parenting skills and co-regulation strategies
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Required Qualifications (North Dakota)
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​Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, child development and family science, human services, marriage and family therapy, applied behavioral analysis, speech pathology, therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, behavioral health, or communication disorders.
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A bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields and two years of work experience in the respective discipline.
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Experience working with children, families, or adults in behavioral health, education, or social services preferred
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Ability to follow treatment plans and clinical direction
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Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work independently
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Ability to pass required background checks
​Training & Supervision
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Initial onboarding and training is provided
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Ongoing clinical supervision is provided
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Required training may include trauma-informed care, behavior management, documentation standards, boundaries, and safety
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Work Environment & Schedule
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Services may be provided in clinic or school settings
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Flexible scheduling based on client needs, primary work weekday hours
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Part-time or full-time positions available
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Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and program requirements. Our hourly rate is $23-$27 per hour. We are an agency that provides generous education and support for growth.
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Professional Boundaries
Behavior Modification Specialists provide behavior modification instruction and support, not counseling or therapy, and operate within their defined scope of practice.
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