Behavioral Health Assistant

About the role

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems.

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Assistant works within the Behavioral Health Department performing routine duties that support the learning of practical, functional, and meaningful skills, while decreasing challenging behavior. Work involves assisting behavioral health specialists and behavior analysts in the development of Skills Acquisition Plans (SAPs) and/or Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs).

• Taking, entering, monitoring, and reporting various forms of data
• Completing various behavioral, psychiatric, preference, strengths, functional, adaptive skills or other assessments deemed necessary by the Behavior Health Specialist or Behavior Analyst
• Training direct care staff, assisting in the creation or implementation of PBSPs and/or SAPs, providing special treatment and/or training sessions
• Substituting for other behavioral health staff at assigned meetings, and other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor

Requirements

• Experience in psychological work
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in psychology or a related field is generally preferred
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis
• Experience Teaching, Training Or Coaching Others
• Experience participating as a member of a multidisciplinary/ interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs) include:

• Behavioral analysis theories and practice and regulatory guidelines as related to the field of intellectual disabilities
• Behavioral principles and behavioral research methodology
• Positive behavioral supports
• Skill Acquisition Plans and the active treatment loop
• Various behavioral, psychiatric, adaptive, and other assessments

Skills

• Implement educational and behavioral treatment and therapy
• Work with interdisciplinary teams and collaborate in other committees
• Train staff at all levels
• Communicate effectively and provide accurate and complete oral and written reports
• Use computers and relevant software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and electronic health data systems like CareTracker and IRIS

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Generous time off benefits
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement

Pay

Salary Range: $3,649.83 - $4,594.50, Pay Frequency: Monthly

Schedule

Shift: Day, Additional Shift: Days (First), Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.