Behavior Clinician

BrightSpring Health Services•Peoria, IL

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About The Position

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care is seeking a Behavior Clinician in Peoria, Illinois. The role provides behavioral services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or mental illness. Services use positive programming, non-aversive strategies, and evidence-based programs and therapies to support individuals’ health and well-being. Appointments take place in residential homes, schools, family homes, workplaces, and other community-based settings. The clinician may work from home when not in session and has a flexible work schedule. Candidates for the Illinois role must have a bachelor’s degree in a human-services-related field and 1,500 hours of ABA-related experience verifiable by a BCBA or Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Examples of qualifying experience include work in ABA or behavioral health, residential or day programs, intellectual and developmental disability services, psychiatric units, paraprofessional roles, and psychiatric or ABA internships or practicums. The posting also describes state-specific credentials and requirements for other locations.

Requirements

For the Illinois role, a bachelor's degree in a human-services-related field.
For the Illinois role, 1,500 hours of ABA-related experience verifiable by a BCBA or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
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 requirements vary. Illinois accepts a BCBA, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, BCaBA, or a bachelor's degree with 1,500 hours of supervised experience performed by a Licensed Psychologist or BCBA.
Indiana requires a master’s degree in a human-related field.
Kentucky requires a master’s degree in a human-related field and two years of experience.
Georgia requires a qualifying master’s degree or specified professional license or credential, at least two years of experience providing positive behavioral supports to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and documented ABA coursework.
California requires a BCBA or BCaBA.
Virginia requires a specified credential or license, with training and experience and/or documented ABA coursework.
Texas requires one of the listed professional licenses or a BCBA.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing assessments to meet the needs of patients served.
Communicate with supervisors, direct care staff, family members, guardians, and other relevant individuals about an individual's progress.
Provide supervisors with a monthly schedule of appointments, home visits, and observations.
Coordinate home, work, and community 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 relevant meetings as required.
Complete monthly and/or quarterly progress notes.
Organize training to ensure staff and team members are competent in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and 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 ongoing goal development.
Assist in creating training procedures and materials to improve programs for individuals served.
Complete continuing education on behaviorally based interventions and techniques.