Behavioral Intervention Specialist II

About the role

Able2 is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist Level II to enhance the lives of individuals in the community through compassionate and dedicated care. This role requires the development, implementation, and revision of Behavioral Support Plans or Services, including restrictive and intrusive interventions, under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker or licensed psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and revises Behavioral Support Plans/ Services appropriate to individuals’ needs with Consulting Psychologist
• Obtains Human Rights Committee approval for Behavior Support Plans that include the use of restrictive interventions, limit an individual’s rights, or include the use of medication to modify or control challenging behavior
• Provides initial and on-going training, support, and debriefing with staff in the implementation of Behavior Support Plans/ Services for individuals on their caseload
• Assists program areas or residences in times of behavioral crisis which may include working non-traditional hours
• Completes an Adaptive Behavior Assessment annually, triennially, or as required for each individual on their caseload in accordance with the current assessment tool being utilized by the Psychology Department
• Participates in direct service aspects of each individual’s program (ADL’s, feeding, transporting, recreation activities) as needed to develop relationships and observe behavioral needs
• Conducts individual and/or group debriefing sessions, under the supervision/ direction of the Consulting Psychologist, for individuals on their caseload as referred by the Treatment Team

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a human services field and have provided behavioral services for an agency in the OPWDD system as of, and continuously since, December 31, 2012
• Must be actively working toward a master’s degree in an applied area of psychology, social work, or special education, or complete at least one graduate-level course in an applied health service area of applied psychology, social work, or special education each year
• Must have a master’s degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology as it relates to human development and clinical intervention, or a related human services field, or a New York State license in mental health counseling
• Must have or obtain OPWDD-approved specialized training or experience in functional assessment techniques and behavior support plan development

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a human services field and have provided behavioral services for an agency in the OPWDD system as of, and continuously since, December 31, 2012
• Must be actively working toward a master’s degree in an applied area of psychology, social work, or special education, or complete at least one graduate-level course in an applied health service area of applied psychology, social work, or special education each year
• Must have a master’s degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology as it relates to human development and clinical intervention, or a related human services field, or a New York State license in mental health counseling
• Must have or obtain OPWDD-approved specialized training or experience in functional assessment techniques and behavior support plan development

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of behavioral assessment and intervention techniques

Benefits

Able2 offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health insurance options, free basic life insurance, dental, vision, and a 401K with employer matching. Additionally, there are incentives such as flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.75/hr to $27.55/hr, dependent on experience and education.

Schedule

The schedule for this vacancy is Monday - Friday day shift.