Behavioral Intervention Specialist - Staten Island

Qualifications

• Masters in Psychology or related field required.
• One to Three (1-3) years’ experience working with the DD population.
• Must be computer literate, detail-oriented and have excellent verbal and written skills.

Skills

• Provide psychological services in assigned IRA residence.
• Assess consumer functioning using standardized instruments like adaptive behavior scales and IQ tests.
• Assess informally through record reviews, staff interviews, and behavioral observation.
• Report findings and recommendations to IDT.
• Develop behavioral treatment plans, monitoring plans, and behavior guidelines/protocols.
• Train staff on individual’s psychological profiles and needs.
• Follow up on group training via direct observation of individual staff performance.
• Prepare consults for appointments regarding individual’s mental and behavioral status, including medication recommendations.
• Attend regularly scheduled team meetings and residential staff meetings.
• Obtain informed consent for potential consumer rights restrictions.
• Present individual cases to the HRC monthly and annually.
• Maintain required contact with the CAB representative, Medicaid Service Coordinator, and Psychology Services Coordinator.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA practices.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the facility and agency reputation.