Behavioral Supports Clinician

Ability Beyond•Danbury, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Supports Clinician I (BSCI) will function as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and is responsible for combining behavioral and relational approaches within a therapeutic residential setting. The Behavioral Supports Clinician I will design and develop strategies and plans to support adolescents and young adults with effectively managing social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. Key responsibilities will include: individualized behavior design and planning, treatment integrity monitoring, data analysis, clinical documentation, staff training, participation in the intake and discharge process, as well as ongoing collaboration with family members, outpatient treatment providers, and program funders.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in social work, psychology or related field.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree who are actively pursuing and in the final stage of earning a post-graduate degree will be considered.
At least two (2) years of experience working with a mental health population.
Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Demonstrated ability to balance the level of autonomy inherent in the position with the critical need to work as part of a therapeutic team.

Responsibilities

Develop individualized Behavior Support Plans using Behavior Analytic Technology to design and gauge the effectiveness of individual behavior programs.
Pair behavioral strategies with relational strategies and implement individualized programming within a therapeutic setting.
Monitor treatment integrity and analyze behavioral data to continually evaluate an individual’s progress and implement program alterations as indicated.
Ensure behavior programs comply with Behavior Analytic Technology, policies and procedures, and all applicable State and Federal Regulations.
Engage in consistent multidisciplinary collaboration across relevant agencies to provide continuity of care.
Assist in the development and implementation of formal and informal training to staff across programs.
Use observations of staff interactions with the individuals we serve to continually assess training needs and to provide dynamic and on-going training in relevant topic areas.
Participate with the intake process to assess individuals for possible placement at Ability Beyond as well as potential placement in other facilities.
Collaborate with allied service providers, prepare for and participate as a contributory member of the interdisciplinary team and progress review/transition meetings as appropriate.
Complete necessary documentation according to agency and program requirements and in keeping with state and federal regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and funders.
Write Program Review Committee (PRC) Reports for assigned individuals according to policy and procedures and regulatory guidelines.
Partner with the Residential Program Manager to ensure proper execution of the service model, including the therapeutic culture, skills teaching, systems of reinforcement, high risk protocols, documentation and quality.
Be an active and consistent participant in the program therapeutic milieu including at minimum weekly individual meetings with each individual, crisis management, skills teaching, leisure activities, etc.
In partnership with Residential Program Manager, plan and facilitate weekly program staff meeting, weekly clinical meeting, and monthly quality meetings.
Serve as the point of contact for outpatient treatment providers.
Engage in consistent communication and complete necessary documentation to support collaborative clinical and residential treatment planning on behalf of individuals.
Participate in discharge planning and aftercare in an effort to maximize individuals’ opportunities for success in the community.
Serve as an active and contributory member of the Investigation Review Committee.
Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect.
Perform other related duties as assigned.