BCBA​/School Clinician

Description

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

As the BCBA/School Clinician at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

We offer:

• Generous 5+ weeks of paid time off your first year.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/
• Salary:$68,588.52 - $77,162.09, commensurate with education and experience
• Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the
  first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Learn more: http://jobs.devereux.org/ascend.
• A rewarding career while making a difference!

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Red Hook, NY, this position is responsible for conducting individual and/or group therapy as required by the student’s IEP, developing therapy goals and methods that can be integrated into other aspects of the student’s program. They will attend and coordinate Treatment Team meetings to set treatment goals and methods, to ensure that all aspects of the student’s program are consistent with other aspects and with state and agency regulations, policies, and procedures.

They will develop and oversee implementation of behavior contracts or other intervention strategies in conjunction with the Treatment Team and consult with staff on Behavior Modification and other treatment techniques in the classroom. The BCBA will work with the Case Manager to assure that treatment plans are coordinated, and that student needs are met.

• Develop therapeutic relationship with students on assigned caseload. Conduct therapy sessions as scheduled.
• Develop therapy goals and methods that can be integrated into other aspects of student’s program.
• Attends and coordinates Treatment Team meetings to set treatment goals and methods, to ensure that all aspects of student’s program are consistent with other aspects and with state and agency regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develops and oversees implementation of behavior contracts or other intervention strategies in conjunction with Treatment Team. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of learning and training methods based upon positive reinforcement.
• Works with Case Manager to assure that treatment plans are coordinated, and that student needs are met.
• Makes referrals to the Vocational Coordinator for assessment of Prevocational, Vocational, or competitive employment placement.
• Attends CSE meetings to discuss students' progress and goals.
• Responsible to create, monitor, train, and oversee program elements as designated by the Principal.

EDUCATION: Masters degree in psychology, social work or related field. BCBA certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE: At least one year of experience working with a developmentally disabled population, or graduate study in specific treatment methods applicable to this population. Prefer experience with behavior modification and experience in a coordinating or supervisory position. Strong interpersonal skills required. Must be able to get along with many diverse personalities. Must handle detailed,…