Behavioral Intervention Specialist (PRN/As Needed)
Acadia Healthcare•Tucson, AZ
About The Position
Sonora is a behavioral health provider in Tucson, Arizona, operating an inpatient hospital, ECT services, and outpatient therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults. The Behavioral Intervention Specialist assesses students with behavioral issues and works with teachers, counselors, and psychologists to develop behavior plans. The role provides behavioral support throughout students’ academic, therapeutic, and recreational activities while helping maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in applied behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, counseling, education, mental health, or a directly related field.
- CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
- Must be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Two or more years of experience working with psychiatric children or adolescents, or providing direct services in an educational or human services field.
- First aid, depending on state or facility requirements.
Responsibilities
- Design behavioral interventions for students and implement behavior support plans.
- Conduct psychosocial educational group sessions.
- Complete timely and thorough documentation and record progress notes.
- Help coordinate Functional Assessments of Behavior and Behavior Intervention Plans addressing inappropriate behaviors and supporting students’ academic success.
- Measure goals and objectives in behavior support plans to ensure they are being met.
- Coordinate with teachers and parents to implement behavioral interventions.
- Discuss individual progress with other professionals and work in an active educational classroom.
- Compile student data and analyze interventions to determine their effectiveness.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
- Provide behavioral interventions and support throughout students’ academic, therapeutic, and recreational activities.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
- Recognize and prioritize patient safety.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
