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Poppys Promise
Bismarck, North Dakota

ABA Therapist

BCBA 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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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 working as part of a team to provide high-quality therapy.

Requirements

Candidates must have or be willing to attain the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) designation. Applicants must also pass criminal and personal background checks and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Key Skills

Data collectionBehavior managementCommunication skillsTeamwork

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).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in mental health therapy (behavior analysis)ranked against 244 Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $92k (middle half $85k–$98k)236 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNorth Dakota index 89.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 32% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (244 Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Poppys Promise

Medical Practices
Bismarck, North Dakota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Training for RBT Certification

Living in Bismarck

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,306/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Bismarck, ND metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.