Behavioral Health Specialist - Fitchburg

Venture Community Services Inc•Fitchburg, 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 on behavioral and clinical functions. Compensation is hourly. The position is part-time for 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday on a schedule agreed upon by the associate and supervisor. The stated pay rate is $26–$31 per hour based on experience, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

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 communication 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 behavior plan changes.
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 ISP schedule on 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 relating 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 needed to carry out behavioral intervention plans in a timely manner, such as visual schedules and token systems.
Respond to behavioral requests from the Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner.
Provide training on behavior plan development and management, DDS regulations, and Human Rights as needed or requested.
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 accomplished 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.
Assist site supervisors with behavior graphs for psychiatric appointments, including behavior data and other pertinent information to share with the psychiatrist.
Ensure behavior plans comply with DDS and Medicaid regulations for behavior analysis.
Attend outside agency meetings as requested by the Clinical Supervisor or Clinical & Behavioral Services.
Attend training as needed to further develop clinical skills and knowledge and remain current.
Be trained in Human Rights.
Perform other duties as assigned.