Behavior Specialist

Liberty Resources•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to lead psychological services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) living in its Individual Residential Alternatives (IRAs). The role supports individuals in living safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives and helps them pursue their goals, independence, and dreams. The Behavior Specialist develops Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Medication Monitoring Plans (MMPs), and tracking tools in the individuals’ best interests. The specialist also trains and consults with staff to promote consistent implementation of plans and accurate tracking of behavior events. Additional duties include representing the clinical perspective on the Human Rights Committee, teaching the SCIP-R curriculum, staying current with applicable regulations, and supporting admissions and discharges.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field.
Experience treating individuals with co-occurring disorders or behavioral needs, and/or experience as a Behavior Specialist.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to use a personal vehicle to transport individuals.

Responsibilities

Write and train staff on Behavior Support Plans and Medication Monitoring Plans.
Develop behavior-tracking tools and instruct program staff in consistent, accurate tracking of individual behavior events.
Serve as the clinical representative on Liberty Resources’ Human Rights Committee in conjunction with the PhD Psychologist.
Teach the SCIP-R curriculum.
Stay current on 633 Regulations and ensure agency policies and procedures are updated to reflect current regulations.
Provide support and consultation in the admission and discharge of individuals.