Behaviorist

Position Summary

The Behaviorist for the Clinical Community Response Program conducts in-home behavioral support and crisis prevention services for children and young adults (age 8 up to age 20) with intellectual disability and behavioral health needs. Services include conducting assessments, providing behavior training, and crisis intervention.

Education And Experience/Qualifications

• Must hold a master’s degree in a related field (Psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy)
• Minimum of two years of experience providing positive behavioral supports to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Experience with Functional Behavioral Assessments required
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must hold or be able to obtain one of the following credentials: LPCA, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT, or Psychologist license
• Bilingual stipend available for clinicians who are bilingual in Spanish and English

Location

Bristol, CT

Schedule

Full time

Employee Benefits

• Nurture Your Health: Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo, comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Secure Your Future: Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, 403(b) Plan with contributions from the company
• Fuel Your Career Growth: Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program, access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure, get reimbursed for licensure/certification expenses
• Maintain Work-Life Harmony: Partial work from home opportunities, generous paid time off, including: 15 vacation days per year, 8 sick days per year, 2 personal days per year, 2 floating holidays per year, 9 paid company holidays
• Access Free and Confidential Counseling: Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of up to 10 clients concurrently for up to 180 days length of treatment
• Conduct all services within the family home or community settings
• Completes functional behavioral assessments (FBA) and develops positive behavior support plans
• Conducts safety planning and crisis intervention
• Models and trains families on implementing positive behavior interventions
• Provides clinical consultation to other in-home support providers and collaborates with in-patient hospitals (as needed)
• Develops transition plans to discharge which include the family in setting up appropriate, on-going in-home supports
• Attends case review meetings with Program Manager and RN
• Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.