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Behavior Intervention Specialist - WNY

Heritage Christian Services · Amherst, NY · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$61k–$64k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Write behavior support plans, monitoring plans, and behavior guidelines.
  • Review and document behavior plans semi-annually.
  • Prepare behavior data for psychiatry appointments.
  • Maintain contact with mental health professionals and provide updates.
  • In-service behavior plans at staff meetings.
  • Update and file required paperwork.
  • Provide monthly Human Rights Committee updates.
  • Become trained to teach SCIP-R/PROMOTE class, as assigned.
  • Attend behavior team, clinical, life plan, IDT, intake/pre-admission, and staff meetings.
  • Complete residential and day hab visits/observations.
  • Provide consultations for non-caseload individuals.
  • Maintain communication with program planning teams.
  • Provide on-call support for direct support staff.
  • Administer assessments and evaluations.
  • Develop and maintain professional competency through education.

Qualifications

  • Level 2: National board certification in behavioral analysis (BCBA) or New York state license as a Behavior Analyst (LBA), Master’s degree in a clinical or treatment field, or New York State license in Mental Health Counseling, and specialized training or experience in functional assessment techniques and behavioral support plan development.
  • Level 1: Master’s degree in a clinical or treatment field, national board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) or NYS license as a Behavior Analyst (LBA), or a Master's degree in behavior analysis or a closely related field, and at least 3 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Pay

$61,000 - $64,000 annually.

Schedule

Varies based on position and departmental needs.

Benefits

Details vary based on employment status and benefits package offered.

Skills

Knowledge of behavior analysis, functional assessment techniques, and behavioral support plan development.

Benefits

Details vary based on employment status and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Details vary based on employment status and benefits package offered.

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