Behavior Clinician Level 2

BrightSpring Health Services • Lawrenceville, GA

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About The Position

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care provides services for children and adults using positive programming and non-aversive strategies. Its evidence-based programs and therapies support people with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or mental illness. Services are delivered in a variety of settings, including residential homes, schools, family homes, workplaces, and other community-based locations.

The Behavior Clinician conducts assessments and supports the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans. The clinician coordinates with supervisors, direct care staff, families, guardians, and other parties; monitors progress through visits, observations, chart reviews, interviews, and data analysis; and provides documentation, training, and continued support. This role is a part-time employee position in Macon, Georgia, listed as 10 hours per week with room to grow. The posted rates are $30 per hour direct and $25 per hour indirect.

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.
• Two or more 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.
• State-specific qualifications apply. For Georgia, a master's degree in psychology, special education, counseling, social work, or a related field, or BCBA, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist/Psychiatrist is required.
• All applicants must have at least two years of experience providing positive behavioral supports to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including writing BSPs, functional assessment, plan development, training, and implementation.
• Documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on a resume or transcript is required.
• Illinois applicants must be a BCBA, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, BCaBA, or have at least a bachelor's degree with 1,500 hours of supervised experience performed by a Licensed Psychologist or BCBA.
• Indiana applicants must have a master's degree in a human-related field, including but not limited to BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Counselor.
• Kentucky applicants must have a master's degree in a human-related field and two years of experience, including but not limited to BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Counselor.
• California applicants must be a BCBA or BCaBA.
• Virginia applicants must be a BCBA, BCaBA, Licensed Psychologist, Positive Behavior Support Specialist Facilitator (PBSF), LPC, LSW, or LCSW with training and experience and/or documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on a resume or transcript.
• Texas applicants must be a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or BCBA.

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 collateral individuals.
• Provide supervisors with a monthly schedule of appointments, home visits, and observations to monitor work advancement.
• Coordinate home, work, and community-based visits for observations, chart reviews, staff interviews, and data analysis.
• Ensure the Behavior Intervention Plan is implemented effectively and properly.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other pertinent meetings as required.
• Complete monthly and/or quarterly progress notes.
• Organize training to ensure staff and other team members are competent in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and/or documentation sheets.
• Provide follow-up interviews, home visits, and observations to continue supporting an individual's needs.
• Maintain strong clinical records so information is readily available to interested parties.
• Act as a liaison with the public and mental health community to support the development of ongoing goals.
• Assist in creating procedures for training materials to improve programs for individuals served.
• Complete continuing 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level