BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

State of careers Rhode Island • Cranston, RI

3d

About The Position

Within the Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH), to utilize a wide range of behavior modification techniques and implement individualized behavior plans in working with individuals with mental illness and/or behavior issues in a hospital setting; monitor and document progress in behavior modification efforts by collecting and charting clinical data as defined by the care plans; and to do related work as required.

Requirements

• A working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of learning theory, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology and data collection procedures
• The ability to implement detailed, specific behavior treatment plans
• The ability to make accurate observations
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• The ability to document timely and accurately in the medical record
• The ability to record and represent data in statistical forms
• Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social sciences, education, special education, or a closely related field
• Minimum of one year experience working in a clinical setting under professional clinical supervision

Nice To Haves

• Implement behavior support plans for RICLAS
• Provide staff training
• Model behavioral interventions
• Observations
• Utilization of best practices and treatment modalities and clinical interventions
• Demonstrated proficiency with data collection, data interpretation and data reporting
• Ability to collaborate across an interdisciplinary team
• Certification in de-escalation and willingness to become a certified de-escalation trainer preferred
• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with co-occurring diagnoses
• Knowledge of CMS Home and Community Based Services Final Rule, The Olmstead Decision and Division initiatives

Responsibilities

• Within the Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH), to utilize a wide range of behavior modification techniques and implement individualized behavior plans in working with individuals with mental illness and/or behavior issues in a hospital setting
• Monitor and document progress in behavior modification efforts by collecting and charting clinical data as defined by the care plans
• Work with patients with behavior issues to help them adjust better by utilizing a variety of behavior modification techniques
• Implement and monitor formal behavior plans
• Monitor progress, collect and chart clinical data to document changes in target behaviors
• Perform clinical observation in terms of triggers of target behaviors in order to make educated recommendations for individualized behavior modification interventions
• Engage individual patients or small groups of patients in therapeutic activities
• Conduct and facilitate patient groups focused on therapeutic activities (e.g., peer support, social skills, anger management, computer skills, horticulture, etc.)
• Attend treatment team meetings, reports on patients' progress, and assist in planning and evaluating clinical goals as defined by care plans
• Document patients' progress based on collected data and clinical observations
• Assist in providing in-service training on behavior modification techniques
• Attend training sessions on mental health issues and behavior modification techniques as required
• State-wide travel to all residential sites, off-site meetings, and trainings as needed
• Providing direct supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential and community-based settings

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees.
• Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit.
• Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system.
• At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees