BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST

1. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct behavioral assessments to identify individual strengths, needs, triggers, and support strategies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior support plans, individualized Crisis Support Plan, et. al.
• Provide one-on-one and group-based behavioral interventions.
• Support clients in developing coping skills, communication skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution strategies.
• Use trauma-informed, person-centered, and affirming approaches in all interactions.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support when needed.
• Collaborate with mental health providers, case managers, medical staff, families, and community supports.
• Advocate for the youth affirming care and help reduce barriers to accessing behavioral health and support services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of services, progress, and incidents.
• Monitor progress toward behavioral goals and adjust interventions as appropriate.
• Provide on-going education / training / support of staff and caregivers on effective behavior support strategies.
• Participate in all program planning meetings and case reviews to discuss treatment plan goals, behavioral strategies and objectives, assessments and behavioral observations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director, Assistant Director and/or Behavioral Health Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services

1. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related fields from an accredited college or university with plans to enroll in or are currently enrolled in a Maste’s Degree program from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one year experience working with people receiving services or in care.
• Must possess well developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members.
• Capacity to maintain high levels of quality of work and productivity 
• Ideal candidate will be flexible with working hours and demonstrate reliability in relation to attendance and punctuality.

III.  ENHANCED BENEFITS:

• Supervised hours by an LBA will be provided at no charge for candidates working toward their RBT, BCaBA, or licensure.