Behavior Clinician

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care•Peoria, IL

14d•$40 - $45

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 and non-aversive strategies, with appointments conducted in residential homes, schools, family homes, workplaces, and other community-based settings. The position offers the ability to work from home when not in session, a flexible work schedule, advancement opportunities, work/life balance, and the chance to work with youth and adults. Candidates for the Peoria 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. Qualifying experience may come from work with children or adults in ABA, behavioral health, residential or day programs, intellectual and developmental disability services, psychiatric units, paraprofessional roles, or psychiatric- or ABA-field internships or practicums. The posting also lists state-specific qualifications for roles in several states. SpringHealth is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. Its clinicians combine expertise in behavioral health and integrated care to support clients in living more positive, active, and social lives. The listed salary range is $40.00–$45.00 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a human-services-related field for the Peoria, Illinois role.
1,500 hours of ABA-related experience, verifiable by a BCBA or Licensed Clinical Psychologist, for the Peoria, Illinois role.
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.
Illinois qualifications listed: BCBA, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, BCaBA, or at least a bachelor's degree with 1,500 hours of supervised experience performed by a Licensed Psychologist or BCBA.
Indiana qualifications listed: master's degree in a human-related field.
Kentucky qualifications listed: master's degree in a human-related field and two years of experience.
Georgia qualifications listed: 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; at least two years of experience providing positive behavioral supports to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities; and documented Applied Behavior Analysis coursework on a resume or transcript.
California qualifications listed: BCBA or BCaBA.
Virginia qualifications listed: BCBA, BCaBA, Licensed Psychologist, Positive Behavior Support Specialist Facilitator, LPC, LSW, or LCSW with training and experience and/or documented Applied Behavior Analysis coursework on a resume or transcript.
Texas qualifications listed: 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 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 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 clinical records so information is readily available to interested parties.
Act as a liaison with the public and mental health community to support 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.