Behavioral Management Therapist

Mentor South Bay , provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, we’ve provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

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Behavioral Management Therapist

Provide In-Home Behavioral Services in our Pediatrics Division, to consumers within their given catchment area, ensuring compliance with the In-Home Behavioral Services Performance Specifications. Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBA) of youth demonstrating challenging behaviors that interfere with daily functioning in a variety of environments; including the design and implementation of behavior plans. Contribute to the on-going training and oversight of Family Service Providers within his/her site and the agency k closely with Behavior Management Specialist to carry forward your treatment plans.

Small Caseloads. Monday –Friday, day and after school hours.

Responsibilities:

• Provide In-Home Behavioral Services to identified youth and families within given catchment area

• Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBA) of youth

• Complete individualized, strengths-based behavior management plans

• Participate in Care Planning Teams for identified youth and families

• Provide outreach counseling to individuals, groups, families, and couples, as necessary

• Consult with outside agencies, referral sources, and other professionals as necessary

• Attend weekly supervision, and staff meetings, and consultations as required

• Follow the Medical Necessity Criteria, Performance Specifications, and Service Definitions for In-Home Behavioral Services

• Meet direct service requirements based on part time or full time status, as designated

• Support the referral process for In-Home Behavioral Services. Ensure families are contacted according to state-mandated benchmarks

• Assist with developing and providing supervision training programs for Family Service Providers

• Submit documentation and ensure it meets the Performance Specifications set forth by the state and is submitted timely

• Outreach to community providers to develop and foster solid working relationships and awareness of CBHI services

• Participate in Systems of Care meetings and other CBHI-related meetings (as assigned)

• Adhere to company policies, administrative directives, therapy guidelines, codes of conduct and all office and administrative procedures

• Respond to client emergencies as needed, especially with regards to In-Home Behavioral Services Performance Specifications

• Maintain contact with site by checking voicemail and emails daily.

• Keep supervisor informed of progress on all cases

• Adhere to provisions of M.G.L Chapter 119, Section 51A (Mandated Reporter); report all occurrences immediately to the clinic. Complete crisis reporting protocol as required.

• Adhere to clinical recommendations from clinical administration

• Maintain confidentiality in all clinical matters. Adhere to HIPAA standards and regulations.

• Remain compliant with billing, documentation, and minimum service delivery to substantiate each billable unit

Requirements

• Master’s level Mental Health Practitioner with relevant behavioral training and two years’ experience in the above essential functions.

• OR Master’s Level Practitioner and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA);

• OR Enrolled in a behavior analyst training program and eligible for certification within nine months;

• OR Master’s levels mental health practitioner working under the supervision of a BCBA;

• OR a psychologist licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Psychology with experience performing functional behavioral assessments and implementing and evaluating intervention strategies;

• PC Literate

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week.

• Free supervision towards licensure

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