BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

At Person Driven Clinical Solutions, we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life. PDCS is a qualified provider of supports and Behavioral Support Services to individuals with Mental Health / Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, offering individualized technical assistance, on-site consultations, and trainings across the United States.

About the role

The Behavior Specialist will develop and implement Behavioral Support Plans (BSP) and Restrictive Procedure Plans (RPP) to support individuals with mental health and intellectual developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluation and detailed assessment of needs for individuals requiring a BSP or RPP.
• Collect and evaluate behavioral data.
• Observe individuals in various settings to develop BSP/RPP.
• Collaborate with the individual, their family, and their team to develop BSP/RPP.
• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments of presenting issues (e.g., aggression, self-injurious behavior, law-offending behavior, elopement).
• Develop positive interventions to address specific presenting issues.
• Ensure all support plans are Person Driven, integrate Practice Based Evidence, and reflect core clinical needs.
• Train and mentor support/program staff, families, and team members on behavior support plans and individual preferences.
• Implement activities and strategies identified in the BSP/RPP.
• Monitor implementation of BSP/RPP and analyze data on challenging strategies.
• Maintain and update behavioral data tracking tools, create progress documentation, and convey trends or need for changes.
• Review and revise BSP/RPP annually or as needed for critical revisions.
• Collect BSP/RPP signatures electronically through DocuSign.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to schedule and facilitate annual training on BSP/RPP.
• Attend psychiatric, medical, and therapy appointments as needed.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team and Quarterly ISP meetings.
• Ensure and protect all individuals’ human rights.
• Participate in Human Rights Team (HRT) Reviews and complete necessary documentation.
• Participate in County Human Rights Committee (HRC) and Positive Practices Review Committee (PPRC) reviews as requested.
• Collect feedback on individuals’ and team members’ experiences of supports and services.
• Complete accurate documentation of billable/non-billable time in SETWorks, Progress Notes (PN), and Monthly Progress Review Summary Notes (MPRSN).
• Submit required monthly oversight information to supervisors.
• Participate in supervision/mentoring meetings with supervisor.
• Review ISP Caseload Tool monthly for accuracy.
• Review Authorization Spreadsheets and update the team on changes.
• Submit proper, complete, and accurate documentation as required by State and Federal Regulations, PDCS, and HIPAA.
• Complete PDCS Annual Training requirements.
• Follow up on correspondence, mailings, and filing as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or other health-related fields.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of behavioral support services experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Positive Approaches, Dual Diagnosis, Person-Centered Thinking, Trauma-Informed Care, group facilitation, and staff mentoring (a plus).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong writing, documentation, and record-keeping skills, with particular emphasis on Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and written behavioral/treatment plans.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Programs.
• Employee Referral Bonuses.
• Paid Training & Career Growth (earn while you learn).
• Comprehensive paid training program.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization.
• Leadership development and professional growth.

Skills

• Compassionate and caring.
• Dependable and responsible.
• Patient and positive.
• Interest in healthcare, human services, psychology, education, nursing, social work, or caregiving.