Behavioral Health Specialist - Brockton

Venture Community Services Inc•Sturbridge, MA

3d•$26 - $31

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist reports to the Clinical Supervisor of Clinical & Behavioral Services and provides behavioral services to people supported by Venture Day and Residential programs. The role works closely with program participants, staff, and management and is compensated hourly. The position is part-time at 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday as agreed upon with the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license.
Daily use of a car on site.
Available by telephone for daily contact.
Effective written and verbal skills.
Strong coordination skills and ability to prioritize caseloads.
Ability to effectively use a computer.
Ability to collect and analyze data.

Nice To Haves

Three years of professional-level experience in ABA or a relevant field and in intellectual disabilities or autism.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized behavior plans and provide staff training and support as requested.
Collaborate with BCBAs, House Managers, Program Directors, parents or guardians, DDS Service Coordinators, and other team members to support effective planning, communication, and service delivery.
Review and interpret data before making changes to behavior plans.
Conduct functional behavior assessments using staff interviews and direct observation.
Initiate baseline data tracking for new behaviors and provide forms and instructions to direct support staff.
Develop transition plans for new referrals.
Complete ISP behavioral assessments according to the schedule in the Behavior Plan Tracking sheet in Excel.
Consider and implement least restrictive or aversive interventions before trying more restrictive or aversive interventions.
Participate in Risk Review meetings and provide data related to risk.
Participate in Human Rights Committee meetings when requested.
Consult with the Clinical Supervisor and recommend additional clinical, psychological, forensic, therapy, or other outside assessments as needed.
Develop, implement, and maintain tools for behavioral intervention plans, such as visual schedules and token systems.
Respond to behavioral requests from the Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner.
Provide training, as needed or requested, on behavior plan development and management, DDS regulations, and Human Rights.
Complete the behavioral section of the Service Needs Assessment for both day habilitation locations.
Keep the Clinical Supervisor informed about behavioral requests, clinical observations, and work being performed in both day habilitation settings.
Maintain knowledge of emergency physical restraint and intervention procedures.
Review incident and restraint reports relating to behavior as needed, identifying trends and possible behavioral needs.
Help site supervisors complete behavior graphs for psychiatric appointments, including behavior data and other relevant information for the psychiatrist.
Ensure behavior plans comply with DDS and Medicaid regulations for behavior analysis.
Attend outside agency meetings when requested by the Clinical Supervisor or Clinical & Behavioral Services.
Attend training to further develop clinical skills and knowledge and remain current.
Complete other duties as assigned.