Behavioral Programming Specialist - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina•Central Regional Hospital Granville, NC

12d•$32,287 - $56,502•Onsite

About The Position

This is a repost. Previous applicants are currently under review and do not need to reapply. We are currently recruiting a Behavioral Programming Specialist for the Forensic Services Unit (FSU) at Central Regional Hospital (CRH).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology including coursework in behavior modification from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor’s degree in child development, social work, education, nursing, or closely related degree including coursework in behavior modification from an appropriately accredited institution and six months of experience in a developmental center or developmental disability setting; or Associate’s degree in human services area from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience providing assessment of adaptive developmental and social behavior, goal writing, collecting and interpreting behavioral data, and developing and implementing behavior modification programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of behavioral principles, mental illness, severe behavior problems, human development across the lifespan, and cultural/ethnic diversity
Working knowledge of federal, state. and local provisions, regulations and standards regarding behavior programming services
Skill in observing and recording behavior, its antecedents and consequences and related environmental factors in populations served
Ability to implement and train staff in the conduct of behavior treatment program
Ability to maintain a professional, effective, and respectful working relationship with patients, hospital (clinical, administrative, support) staff and the general public at all times

Responsibilities

Direct and indirect behavioral assessment and intervention services as ancillary staff, working under the clinical supervision of licensed psychologist or licensed psychological associate
Teaching and staff training
Being responsible for assigned tasks across organization units of the hospital
Serving as role model for staff and patients, demonstrating the provision of positive behavioral supports on an ongoing basis
Implementing behavioral treatment plans (both individual plans and group contingency plans) that have been developed by psychologists
Communicating effectively about and teaching the elements of behavior intervention plans to staff, as needed
Collecting and summarizing behavioral data in accordance with behavioral intervention plans and departmental and institutional policies/procedures
Interacting effectively with patients and staff, including direct care staff, psychologist, social workers, nurses, and physicians.