Behavior Clinician

BrightSpring Health Services•Peoria, IL

About The Position

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care is seeking a Behavior Clinician to serve children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or mental illness. The role uses positive programming and non-aversive strategies, with evidence-based programs and therapies tailored to individuals’ needs 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, opportunities for advancement, and the opportunity to work with adults and youth. The clinician conducts assessments, monitors and supports individuals’ progress, and coordinates with supervisors, direct care staff, family members, guardians, and other collateral contacts. The role includes planning and conducting home, work, and community visits; supporting effective implementation of behavior intervention plans; participating in team meetings; completing progress notes and clinical records; and training staff and team members. The position also involves follow-up support, liaison work with the public and mental health community, development of training materials and program procedures, and continued education in behavioral interventions and techniques. For the Illinois role, candidates 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, or meet the listed Illinois credential alternatives. Additional state-specific education, licensure, and experience requirements apply in other states.

Requirements

For Illinois, 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, or an Illinois-listed credential alternative.
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: 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; California requires BCBA or BCaBA status; and other listed state requirements include specified licenses, degrees, supervised experience, or ABA coursework.
In Georgia, applicants must have at least two years of experience providing positive behavioral supports, including writing BSPs, functional assessment, plan development, training, and implementation, and documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on a resume or transcript.
In Virginia, listed credential pathways require training and experience and/or documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on a resume or transcript.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing assessments to meet the needs of patients served.
Communicate with supervisors, direct care staff, family members, guardians, and collateral individuals about an individual's progress.
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 the Behavior Intervention Plan and/or documentation sheets.
Provide follow-up interviews, home visits, and observations to support an individual's 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 and training materials to improve programs for individuals served.
Complete continuing education on behaviorally based interventions and techniques.