Behavior Analyst (Mental Health and Behavior Professional)
About The Position
The Behavior Analyst will develop and implement programs and services to remediate behavioral and social problems for persons served. The Behavior Analyst must have competencies in areas related to: Behavior reduction/elimination strategies that promote least restrictive approved alternatives. Co-occurring mental health or neurocognitive disorders. Data collection, tracking and reporting; demonstrated expertise with populations of mental health and cognitive impairments. Ethical considerations related to behavioral services. Functional analysis. Functional assessment; measurement of behavior and interpretation of data. Identifying desired outcomes. Selecting intervention strategies to achieve desired outcomes. Staff/caregiver training. Support plan monitoring and revisions.
Requirements
- Must communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills.
- Experience with functional behavior assessment/functional behavior analysis.
- Experience in the development and implementation of affective/social skill lessons.
- Must have good decision-making and communication skills, be responsible, mature, flexible, and have management experience.
- Experience in IDD, mental health, and crisis support.
- Must be qualified in one of the following ways: Have four years of supervised experience working directly with people who exhibit challenging behaviors as well as co-occurring mental disorders and neurocognitive disorders; and meet one or more of the following requirements:
- A person with a graduate degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, nursing or a closely related field, and either has completed the applicable supervised practice requirements under ch MPSW 4, 12, or 16 OR Psy 2 or has 3,000 hours of supervised clinical post-graduate degree experience including at least 1,000 hours of face-to-face contact with consumers and who commences work at a clinic required to be certified under this chapter no later than January 1, 2013.
- Graduate student who is enrolled in an accredited institution in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, nursing or a closely related field
- A person with a graduate degree from an accredited institution and course work in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, nursing or a closely related field who has not yet completed the applicable supervised practice requirements described under ch. MPSW 4, 12, or 16 or Psy 2 as applicable
- An individual who may lawfully practice psychotherapy within the scope of a license, permit, registration or certificate granted by Wisconsin other than under ch. 455 or 457, Stats.
Nice To Haves
- Psychologist or private practice school psychologist licensed in Wisconsin under ch. 455, Stats
- Marriage and family therapist licensed in Wisconsin under s. 457.10 or 457.11, Stats
- Professional counselor licensed in Wisconsin under s. 457.12 or 457.13, Stats
- Advanced practice social worker granted a certificate in Wisconsin under s. 457.08 (2), Stats
- Independent social worker licensed in Wisconsin under s. 457.08 (3), Stats
- Clinical social worker licensed in Wisconsin under s. 457.08 (4), Stats
Responsibilities
- Behavior reduction/elimination strategies that promote least restrictive approved alternatives.
- Co-occurring mental health or neurocognitive disorders.
- Data collection, tracking and reporting
- Ethical considerations related to behavioral services.
- Functional analysis.
- Functional assessment; measurement of behavior and interpretation of data.
- Identifying desired outcomes.
- Selecting intervention strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Staff/caregiver training.
- Support plan monitoring and revisions.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Innovative, collaborative environment with flexible work/life balance schedules
- Hybrid work arrangements
- 401(k) plan with a 3% company match vested at 1 year.
- Company provided hardware and cellphone stipend
- FREE Long-term Life Insurance & FREE Long-term Disability
- Job mobility options within Dungarvin's 15 states of services
- PTO that increases with tenure
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Supplemental Insurance, Flex Spending, and HSA Accounts
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral Bonus Program
- PAID training and orientation
- Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay before payday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
