Behavior Specialist

About the role

We are now hiring a Behavioral Specialist to join our dynamic team at Olive Vista Behavioral Health. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Serve on a clinical interdisciplinary team to represent and advocate for each participant's behavioral health needs.
• Oversight of a caseload of participants, ensuring proper documentation.
• Delivering effective behavioral health interventions.
• Conduct thorough behavioral health assessments, develop care plans, and provide counseling, symptom management, crisis intervention, and arrange necessary services.
• Train staff on behavioral health symptoms and interventions to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work).
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other relevant behavioral therapies.
• Knowledge and ability to apply appropriate safety precautions and procedures in behavioral interventions.
• 1-3 years of experience working with individuals in a healthcare or behavioral health setting.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and residents.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills to ensure compliance with care plans and regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) environment.
• Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) or other electronic medical record systems.
• Additional certifications in behavioral health or therapeutic interventions.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work).

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Benefits

We offer a great salary package, medical, dental, and vision coverage, growth opportunities, and continuing education & training to stay current with industry standards.

Pay

Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.