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 through standardized instruments and informal methods.
• Report findings and recommendations to IDT.
• Develop and monitor behavioral treatment plans and behavior guidelines.
• Train staff on individual psychological profiles and needs.
• Follow up on staff performance through direct observation.
• Prepare consults for psychiatric appointments and make team recommendations regarding medication.
• Attend regularly scheduled team meetings and residential staff meetings.
• Obtain and document informed consent for potential consumer rights restrictions.
• Present individual cases to the HRC monthly and annually.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA practices.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the facility and agency reputation.

Responsibilities

• Report to IDT the findings and recommendations based on assessments.
• Monitor consumer progress via formal review of behavioral data and incidents.
• Discuss treatment team at monthly IDT meetings and ISP meetings.
• Develop special data collection systems for specific consumer needs.
• Train staff on individual psychological profiles and needs.
• Follow up on group training via direct observation of individual staff performance.
• Act as primary advocate for consumers with all outside providers of mental health or behavioral services.
• Attend monthly HRC meetings and present individual cases annually.
• Obtain informed consent for potential consumer rights restrictions.
• Prepare consults for psychiatric appointments, including team recommendations regarding medication.
• Maintain regular contact with Medicaid Service Coordinator and Psychology Services Coordinator.
• Maintain required contact with the CAB representative for Willow Brook Class Individuals.
• Maintain required contact with the Medicaid Service Coordinator regarding psychiatric or behavioral issues.
• Be aware that supervision and feedback from the HRC could include modifications to responsibilities or additions of new ones.
• Perform all other duties as required.