Behavior Intervention Specialist L1 - Part Time; CLS

Overview

Behavior Intervention Specialist L1 - Part Time (CLS) at AHRC Nassau. This is a Part Time and/or Per Diem position and is classified as non-exempt. The role provides services designed to maximize the intellectual, social, and emotional development and functioning of people supported under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Psychology Services and a Ph.D.

-licensed psychologist.

• Provide individual, collateral, and/or group interventions in conjunction with support plans
• Provide on-site and off-site clinical interventions
• Perform diagnostic evaluations, including assessment of adaptive behavior, emotional functioning, and mental status, including preference assessments and Functional Behavior Assessments
• Design and implement behavior support plans, monitoring plans, and/or dementia guidelines to support positive behaviors; provide follow-up for documentation, support, and implementation of plans
• Provide staff training in positive behavior support strategies
• Review data and provide summaries to appropriate providers as requested
• Monitor individuals’ progress according to support plans and modify as indicated
• Participate in and communicate with team, case conferences/meetings
• Maintain clinical documentation and complete appropriate periodic reviews
• Participate in regular supervisory contact with a licensed psychologist or Assistant Director/Clinical Supervisor
• Provide crisis intervention and subsequent assessments
• Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor
• Ensure that work-related safety procedures are in place and adhered to by staff; report unsafe acts or hazardous environments to supervisor and/or safety committee
• Receive training on POM and CQL along with Positive Behavior Supports and FBA

• Possess at least a Master’s degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, or applied psychology as it relates to human development and clinical interventions, and documented training in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development; or
• Possess a national board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) or a NYS license as a Behavior Analyst (LBA); or
• Possess a New York State license in mental health counseling; and have been employed as a Level 2 BIS, at the master’s degree level, for three years.

Physical Aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of an adult/child.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Individual and Family Services

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