Behavior Coach

Centerstone • Nashville, TN

78d • $17 - $24

About The Position

The Severe Behavior Intervention Behavior Coach serves students at Murrell Special Day Treatment School. All students are under the Exceptional Education umbrella and are covered under an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). These students have severe emotional and behavioral problems that have affected their ability to be maintained in a mainstream school setting. Behavior Coaches work in the classroom setting alongside Metro school staff to develop behavioral interventions and incentives, assist in crisis, and work to assist in the success of each student. Group sessions are also conducted by each behavior coach a minimum of twice a week. This position requires a collaborative approach with school staff and a teamwork attitude. This is a 10 month position that requires a Bachelor’s degree in mental health, psychology, social work, criminal justice or other behavioral health related fields. The preference is that applicants have experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral needs. We are seeking applicants with a strong work ethic and a professional attitude that have a passion for working with children and youth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or other related behavior health field.
• Experience working with children and teens on mental health issues is preferred.
• Must be able to be trained in Physical Containments.

Responsibilities

• Provides social-emotional learning in special day treatment classrooms K-7th grade.
• Intervene with students and clients at school during mental health crises.
• Assist daily with managing students with severe emotional and behavioral issues.
• Conduct assessments of all students in crisis.
• Develop and conduct a minimum of two behavioral health group sessions each week.
• Follow PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention Support) plans.
• Provide trauma informed care.
• Consult and collaborate frequently with outside agencies and school staff.
• Collect data, complete assessments, and analyze data on students/clients.
• Attend and actively participate in clinical treatment team supervision meetings.
• Maintain clear and timely professional documentation records.
• Provide consultation and training to school staff as needed.
• Assist in transitioning students to the least restrictive school settings.
• Develop, lead and participate in trainings during MNPS school breaks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• 403b retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays.
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid).
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees