Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Type of Position Per Diem

Search Location(s) Yonkers, NY

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Job Brief

The Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) works in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to assure that the mental health and behavioral needs of the individuals we serve.

Shift Worked : Flexible Schedule

Weekly Hours : Per Diem

FLSA Status : Non Exempt

Pay range : $30 - $32

JOB DESCRIPTION

CP Unlimited is seeking a BIS to assure the mental health and behavioral needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that are attending our program are met. The Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) is responsible for the functional behavioral assessments and behavior support plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing functional behavioral assessments and support plans using baseline data and ongoing proactive and reactive data.

Providing individual and group counseling.

Presenting psychotropic medications and restrictive behavior support plans to the Human Rights Committee.

Training multi-level staff in the implementation and monitoring of behavior support plans.

Providing referrals for psychiatric care, psychological evaluations and counseling services.

Act as a liaison for mental health services / behavioral problems between and among IDT members, clinics, psychiatrists, hospitals, day programs, and families.

Maintaining current certification and becoming a certified trainer in SCIP or PROMOTE.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in a clinical and / or treatment field of psychology and documented training in assessment techniques and behavior support development.
• At least five years experience working directly with MRDD individuals (BCBA certification a plus).
• Ability to travel and access multiple locations throughout the Hudson Valley and the ability to work flexible hours to include possible overnight and weekends.
• Ability to provide on-call behavioral service coverage via cell phone.