Behavior Clinician Level 2

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care•SNELLVILLE, GA

About The Position

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care provides tailored services for 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 people in achieving better health and well-being. Appointments take place in residential homes, schools, family homes, workplaces, and other community-based settings. The Behavior Clinician conducts assessments and monitors progress; coordinates visits, observations, reviews, interviews, and data analysis; and supports effective implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans. The role also involves communicating with supervisors, direct care staff, family members, guardians, and other involved parties; participating in team meetings; completing progress notes and clinical records; training staff; and acting as a liaison with the public and mental health community. The position is part-time, 10 hours per week with room to grow over time, and is located in Macon, Georgia. The listed rates are $30 per hour for direct work and $25 per hour for indirect work.

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.
Meet the applicable state-specific qualifications. For Georgia: a master’s degree in psychology, special education, counseling, social work, or a related field, or qualifying credentials (BCBA, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist/Psychiatrist); 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; and documented Applied Behavior Analysis coursework reflected on a resume or transcript.
For Illinois, qualifying credentials include BCBA, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, BCaBA, or a bachelor’s degree plus 1,500 hours of supervised experience performed by a Licensed Psychologist or BCBA.
For Indiana, a master’s degree in a human-related field is required.
For Kentucky, a master’s degree in a human-related field and two years of experience are required.
For California, BCBA or BCaBA certification is required.
For Virginia, qualifying credentials include BCBA, BCaBA, Licensed Psychologist, Positive Behavior Support Specialist Facilitator (PBSF), LPC, LSW, or LCSW with training and experience and/or documented ABA coursework reflected on a resume or transcript.
For Texas, qualifying credentials include 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 individuals’ 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/or 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.
Conduct follow-up interviews, home visits, and observations to support individuals’ ongoing 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.