Behavior Intervent Spec

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral assessments under the supervision of a New York State licensed psychologist
• Serve as a team member in the regular review of an individual’s functioning, and guide the team in planning and implementation of appropriate psychological services
• Design, modify, and implement behavior support plans, in conjunction with the treatment team
• Design, modify, and implement medication monitoring plans, in conjunction with the treatment team
• Provide a range of psychological services to individuals and groups for the purposes of addressing psychological/emotional needs for the participants (i.e., individual and group counseling)
• Consult with families and residential providers on an as needed basis relative to psychological services and behavioral interventions
• Engage in ongoing communication with service providers, treatment providers, and other relevant team members regarding coordination of services
• Administer appropriate psychological tests necessary to assess individuals’ functioning level in relevant areas (e.g., dementia assessment, adaptive behavior assessment), or for the purposes of behavioral assessment
• Serve as a resource to all staff and consumers on a formal and informal basis

Qualifications

• Level I Behavior Intervention Specialist: 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 a National Board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) and a Master’s degree in behavior analysis; or a National Board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) and a Master’s degree in a field closely related to clinical or community psychology that is approved by OPWDD; or a New York State License in mental health counseling (LMHC); Five (5) years’ experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including the development, implementation and monitoring of behavior support plans; or five (5) years’ experience providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans
• Option A Level II Behavior Intervention Specialist: A National Board certification in behavior analysis BCBA and a Master’s degree in behavior analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology that is approved by OPWDD; or
• Option B A Master’s degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology as it relates to human development or clinical intervention or a related human service field; or A New York State license in mental health counseling (LMHC); and have or obtain OPWDD-approved specialized training or experience in functional assessment techniques and behavior support plan development; or
• Option C A Bachelor’s degree in a human service field; and Have provided behavioral services for an agency in the OPWDD system as of, and continuously since, December 31, 2012; and Is actively working toward a Master’s degree in an applied area of psychology, social work, or special education; or Completing at least one graduate level course in an applied health service area of applied psychology, social work, or special education each year