ABA Therapist
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Job Description
- Job Location: Bismarck, ND 58501
- Education Level: High School
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Shift: Day
Position Purpose Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy based on the science of learning and behavior.
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) applies the understanding of how behavior works to real situations contrived in a clinic setting to increase behaviors that are helpful and decrease behaviors that are harmful or affect learning.
Following evidence-based principles, the employee in this position at Poppy’s Promise provides ABA interventions according to the organization’s mission and values.
The RBT encourages positive social replacement behaviors so those receiving services can build and improve upon their communication, social interaction, adaptive skills, and problem-solving skills.
Major Duties and responsibilities Demonstrate all competencies that will be taught during your paid training for a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Complete all required training in a timely manner. Conduct ABA sessions in clinic setting.
Work consistently as part of a team to ensure the person and his/her family receives the highest quality therapy possible. Complete documentation in a timely manner. Collect accurate, truthful, and complete data that captures the true skills or occurrence of behavior (positive and negative).
Uphold agency mission and core values: Mission: to provide creative learning opportunities while building social and life skills that will result in success and happiness throughout the lifespan.
Core Values: Meeting People Where They Are, Being a Leader, Building/Maintaining Relationships, & Practicing Positive Work Habits Demonstrate Abilities to: Run multiple ABA programs based on the person’s needs, collect data, and manage problem behavior (under the supervision of a BCBA).
Roll with it – adjust expectations in the moment and be creative. Support co-workers and help each other when there is a break in services. Help others. Support others. Work conditions The RBT will work in clinic.
Work Schedule Will Be Weekdays, Hours Are Between 730Am and 530Pm.
Qualifications
Qualifications Qualifications include: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) designation or willingness to attain that designation.
Poppy’s Promise Will Pay for Training and Time Spent Completing the Training.
Ability to complete and pass all criminal and personal background checks. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism throughout all aspects of work duties. Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to respond to situations where individuals may attempt to run to or from an area (i. e., a small child running out into the street).
Key Responsibilities
The RBT conducts ABA sessions in a clinic setting to increase helpful behaviors and decrease harmful ones. They are responsible for collecting accurate data and implementing programs under the supervision of a BCBA.
Requirements
Candidates must have or be willing to obtain the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) designation and pass background checks. Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds is required.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ABA Therapist at POPPYS PROMISE a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) — ranked against 244 active Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 32% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in mental health therapy (behavior analysis) | ranked against 244 Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $92k (middle half $85k–$98k)236 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Dakota index 89.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 32% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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