Behavioral Health Practitioner II
About the role
The Behavioral Health Practitioner II (BHP-II) will conduct comprehensive assessments for autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, global developmental delay, intellectual disability). The BHP-II will also provide outpatient behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families, while coordinating with other professionals involved in treatment (such as physicians, care coordinators, psychologists, and other service providers) to ensure continuity of care. Additionally, the BHP-II will develop treatment goals and implement either manualized or individualized treatment protocols. Individualized treatment protocols will be developed by the BHP-II. This position will involve clinical supervision of clinical staff and trainees. This position will also aid faculty in scholarly endeavors, such as applied research and grant funded projects.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments for autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, global developmental delay, intellectual disability)
- Provide outpatient behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families
- Carefully coordinate with other professionals involved in treatment (such as physicians, care coordinators, psychologists, and other service providers) to ensure continuity of care
- Develop treatment goals and implement either manualized or individualized treatment protocols
- Develop individualized treatment protocols
- Supervise clinical staff and trainees
- Aid faculty in scholarly endeavors, such as applied research and grant funded projects
Requirements
- Master's degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling)
- Current license/certification as a Behavioral Health Practitioner (BHP) or equivalent
- Experience in conducting comprehensive assessments for autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions
- Experience providing outpatient behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families
- Experience coordinating with other professionals involved in treatment
- Experience developing treatment goals and implementing treatment protocols
- Experience supervising clinical staff and trainees
- Experience aiding faculty in scholarly endeavors
Qualifications
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices in behavioral health
Skills
- Excellent assessment and diagnostic skills
- Strong clinical skills in treating autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional development opportunities
Pay
- $50,000 - $60,000 annually
Schedule
- Full-time, Monday through Friday