Behavioral Specialist

Sevita•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

As Behavioral Specialist, you will contribute directly to the company’s mission of providing quality service to the individuals we serve. Implement a treatment plan for individuals with behavior issues or mental health issues by providing individual and/or group support and intervention. Complete structured assessment interviews with parents/care providers. Conduct observation of the individual in appropriate settings such as home, school, or community. Review social history information, complete functional assessments, and target appropriate behavior baseline information for each referred individual. Write and submit summary of assessment and recommended behavior support plan components to interdisciplinary team (IDT) or program manager as applicable. Ensure behavior support plans and support services comply with Individual Plans, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Encourage continuous, age-appropriate, active treatment and learning opportunities for individuals served. Advocate for the human and civil rights of individuals receiving services from the agency by attending and presenting behavior support plan information to human rights and other review committees. Support and train staff in implementing behavior intervention plans; conduct classes and orientations as assigned by the program director. Attend staff meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings, as applicable. Monitor assigned cases and initiate termination/transition process when appropriate; ensure optimal caseload is maintained. May assist in intake process. Assure that documentation and records are kept confidential, organized, and complete; submit monthly documentation to supervisor in an accurate and timely manner. Develop and maintain professional relationships with local contacts, other professionals, and other staff members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field.
2-4 years of experience in a behavioral management role.
Documented training in behavior modification techniques required.
Ability to maintain composure while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
Commitment to the company’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

Implement a treatment plan for individuals with behavior issues or mental health issues by providing individual and/or group support and intervention.
Complete structured assessment interviews with parents/care providers.
Conduct observation of the individual in appropriate settings such as home, school, or community.
Review social history information, complete functional assessments, and target appropriate behavior baseline information for each referred individual.
Write and submit summary of assessment and recommended behavior support plan components to interdisciplinary team (IDT) or program manager as applicable.
Ensure behavior support plans and support services comply with Individual Plans, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Encourage continuous, age-appropriate, active treatment and learning opportunities for individuals served.
Advocate for the human and civil rights of individuals receiving services from the agency by attending and presenting behavior support plan information to human rights and other review committees.
Support and train staff in implementing behavior intervention plans; conduct classes and orientations as assigned by the program director.
Attend staff meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings, as applicable.
Monitor assigned cases and initiate termination/transition process when appropriate; ensure optimal caseload is maintained.
May assist in intake process.
Assure that documentation and records are kept confidential, organized, and complete; submit monthly documentation to supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with local contacts, other professionals, and other staff members.