Behavior Clinician Level 2
About The Position
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care provides services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or mental illness. Its evidence-based programs use positive programming and non-aversive strategies to support individuals’ health and well-being. Services take place in settings such as residential homes, schools, family homes, workplaces, and other community locations. The Behavior Clinician conducts assessments, supports the effective implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans, coordinates visits and observations, communicates with individuals’ support networks, and maintains clinical records and progress notes. The clinician also trains staff and team members, participates in interdisciplinary meetings, supports ongoing goal development, and pursues continued education in behavioral interventions. The role is part-time, based in Macon, Georgia, and is listed at 10 hours per week with room to grow over time. The posting lists a direct rate of $30 per hour and an indirect rate of $25 per hour.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Human Services, ABA, Psychology, or a related field, with master's-level ABA coursework reflected on a transcript.
- Experience with written Behavior Plans.
- Experience with behavioral intervention and/or a strong educational emphasis on learning and developmental psychology.
- At least two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or a behaviorally challenged population.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for extended periods, bending, and regularly moving from seated to standing.
- Applicants must meet the applicable state-specific qualifications. Georgia requirements include a master's degree in psychology, special education, counseling, social work, or a related field, or specified professional credentials; applicants must also have at least two years of experience providing positive behavioral supports to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and documented Applied Behavior Analysis coursework.
Responsibilities
- Conduct ongoing assessments to meet the needs of patients served.
- Communicate about an individual's progress with supervisors, direct care staff, family members, guardians, and other collateral individuals.
- Provide supervisors with a monthly schedule of appointments, home visits, and observations.
- Coordinate home, work, and community-based visits for observations, chart reviews, staff interviews, and data analysis.
- Ensure Behavior Intervention Plans are implemented effectively and properly.
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and other required meetings.
- Complete monthly and/or quarterly progress notes.
- Organize training to ensure staff and other team members are competent in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and documentation sheets.
- Provide follow-up interviews, home visits, and observations to support individuals' ongoing needs.
- Maintain clinical records so information is readily available to interested parties.
- Act as a liaison with the public and mental health community to support ongoing goal development.
- Assist in creating procedures for training materials to improve programs for individuals served.
- Complete continued education on behaviorally based interventions and techniques.
Benefits
- Ability to work from home when not in session
- Flexible work schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Great work/life balance
- Opportunity to work with multiple populations, including adults and youth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
