Behavior Support Consultant

Community Options, Inc.•Las Cruces, NM

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a Full-Time Behavior Support Consultant (BSC) to provide support in Las Cruces, NM. The Behavior Support Consultant (BSC) is a qualified mental health professional responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, training, and monitoring positive behavior supports for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). The BSC collaborates with the individual, guardian (if applicable), and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to enhance quality of life, reduce behaviors that interfere with desired outcomes, and ensure compliance with all DDSD and DD Waiver service standards. Services may be delivered in person, via telehealth/telephonic methods, or through a hybrid approach, with required in-person home visits occurring at least quarterly.

Requirements

The BSC must possess one of the following licenses approved by a specific licensing board:
Independent Practice License:
Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC)
Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Psychiatric Nurse (Master’s degree)
OR
Supervisory-Level Practice License (approved annually):
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Psychologist Associate (PA)
Professionals licensed at the supervisory level must receive direct clinical supervision by an independently licensed mental health professional, with approval renewed annually by the BBS Bureau Chief, Clinical Director, or designee.
Clinical Experience with Individuals with I/DD
Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD)
OR
A combination of relevant education, internship, familial, or volunteer experience may be accepted in exceptional circumstances with prior written approval from DDSD
Professionals without prior I/DD experience must receive clinical supervision by an independently licensed BSC for a minimum of one year, regardless of licensure level
The following individuals may provide BSC services under specific conditions:
1. Academic Interns
Must be enrolled in an accredited university program
Services must be provided under direct supervision of an independently licensed BSC
Internship time is not billable
Requires an approved internship agreement and supervision plan (not to exceed two years)
2. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)
Must hold a Master of Arts or Master of Science degree
Require ongoing clinical supervision by an independently licensed mental health professional
Supervised status must be reported annually to DDSD/BBS
3. Master’s-Level Teaching License Holders
Individuals providing BSC services in the DD Waiver Program as of November 1, 2012, in good standing
Must continue to receive clinical supervision and annual notification to DDSD/BBS

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and annual Positive Behavior Support Assessments (PBSA), including required face-to-face evaluations
Develop and maintain Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP), Behavioral Crisis Intervention Plans (BCIP), Psychotropic Medication Plans (PPMP), Risk Management Plans (RMP), as applicable
Ensure all assessments and plans comply with DDSD standards and the “Beyond the ABCs” training requirements
Guide the individual and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in understanding behavioral contributing factors, including developmental and physiological factors, trauma history, co-occurring mental health conditions, communication needs, and environmental influences
Monitor progress through direct observation, data review, staff interviews, in-person and telehealth visits
Provide training and ongoing technical assistance to IDT members, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and designated trainers; conduct follow-up observations and retraining within 30 calendar days when indicated
Collaborate with provider agencies to integrate PBSP strategies into Teaching and Support Strategies (TSS)
Attend required meetings with IDT, Individual Support Plan (ISP), and Human Rights Committee (HRC)
Advocate for supports that are non-aversive, least restrictive, and free from abuse, neglect, or exploitation
Participate in psychiatric appointments when clinically indicated
Support implementation of the Comprehensive Aspiration Risk Management Plan (CARMP)
Promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with Chapter 18.2 requirements
Provide quarterly in-person home visits; remote services may supplement but may not fully replace in-person services unless under a declared public health emergency
Be available for timely revisions to assessments, plans, and required reports
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned