APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST

Community Resources of Staten Island•New York, NY

5d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Applied Behavioral Science Specialist to join our team of caring professionals. EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE!! GENEROUS TIME OFF AND HOLIDAYS!! WE ARE OFFERING A $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!!!!!

Requirements

Must have a Masters Degree in a field of Psychology approved by the Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

OPWDD, AD/DD experience preferred

Responsibilities

Report directly to Director of Clinical Services on all issues relating to the Individuals served and their behavioral status.
On-call via Agency phone 24/7.
Have working knowledge of NYS OPWDD Rules and Regulations governing the care of Individuals residing in and attending Community Resource programs.
Follow Agency policies and procedures regarding Individual’s care.
Have working knowledge of Individual’s diagnosis and plans of care.
Review clinic forms and behavioral data for trends and discrepancies. Review data for all behavioral programs and modify plans as needed.
Provide work schedule to Director of Clinical Services and notify them with schedule changes.
Supervise Direct Support Staff in caring for the Individuals with behavioral issues and providing therapeutic targeted interventions and procedures.
Document findings and results in on-going notes as needed and as per standards of care.
Consult with and participate as members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
The ABSS shall participate in the planning and implementation of training for facility personnel, including: Understanding Behavior Human Growth and Development Human Sexuality General and specific characteristics of DD/Dual diagnosis Individual Specific Behavioral Plans Data Collection and Prompt Levels
Complete Psychiatric Clinic forms with current information for upcoming psychiatric appointments.
Oversee the scheduling of Psychiatric and Counseling appointments and follow through on recommendations.
Attend Psychiatric appointments in person.
Oversee clinic staff in so far as behavioral area only.
Communicate on an on-going and as needed basis with the treatment team.
Obtain consents for Behavioral plans and medications on at least an annual basis and as needed.
Prepare packets and present them to the Human Rights Committee.