Behaviorist
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Behaviorist

Behaviorist

May be required to practice social distancing/universal precautions, wearing of masks regardless of vaccination status, including daily temperature checks.

Status: Salary

Department: DDS

Scope of Service: : Works with individuals with mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, and co-occurring disorders to develops, implement, and review Behavioral Support Plans (BSP). Assesses skills, strengths, communication needs, and behavioral challenges to create person-centered behavior programs assisting the individual to continuously grow and achieve a fulfilling life. Completes behavioral assessments, analysis, and completes scheduled reports of assigned individuals. Provides ongoing training and education to staff for the successful implementation of the behavior program. Reports to the Eastern Division Director. Performs other duties as assigned. EOE.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Full Time licensed clinical social worker, professional counselor, or BCBA or;
  • Part time contracted consultant considered
  • Licensed with CT State DDS to complete Behavioral Plans preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Clinical Services

  • Works with Eastern Division Director to ensure compliance and delivery of all applicable behavioral program goals and objectives.
  • Provides hands on education, training assessment & decision-making skills needed to assist in managing the program, and any associated issues on a daily basis.
  • Facilitates and monitors effective day-to-day delivery of services within assigned programs.
  • Monitors effective engagement between staff and clients, volunteers, and other identified program supports.
  • Ensures that services are person-centered and responsive to individual needs.
  • Attends and participates in agency, team, and inter-disciplinary meetings.
  • Works to assist in preparing for quality and chart audits, maintains benchmark guidelines as needed.
  • Plans and facilitates staff and house/community meeting.
  • Facilitates coordination with other agencies and/or community services ensuring appropriate client care.
  • Monitors documentation of services and the collection of data for contracted/agency reporting.
  • Responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions, de-escalation, and debriefing.
  • Provides and documents program trainings for performance evaluations consistent with agency policy.
  • Provides new staff with behavioral orientation and ongoing professional development and training.
  • Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner with fellow staff and providers.
  • Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and ensures all necessary releases of information for outside communication are obtained.
  • Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, professionals/providers, and fellow staff.
  • Ensures accuracy of electronic records and case files in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
  • Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
  • Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted.
  • Completes all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy.
  • Attends agency sponsored in-services, outside trainings, conferences and meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of case management practices.

Eastern Connecticut Programs - Baltic, Lebanon and Norwich, CT:

PT 15 - 20 Hours with Flexible Evening and Weekends

Excellent benefits, PTO, and generous matching 401(k) plan.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $35.70 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

  • On call

 

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

 

Experience:

  • Mental health counseling: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Developmental disabilities: 3 years (Required)
  • Behavioral training: 3 years (Required)

 

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)
  • First Aid Certification (Preferred)

 

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Required)

 

Work Location: In person