Behaviorist

Wheeler • Bristol, CT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Behaviorist for the Clinical Community Response Program conducts in-home behavioral support and crisis prevention services for children and young adults ages 8 through 20. The role includes assessing clients with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health needs, and providing behavior training to clients and their families when significant disruption is occurring in the family home or when a client is returning home after hospitalization. Services are provided in family homes or community settings. The position is based in Bristol, Connecticut, and is full-time.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field, such as psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy.
• Minimum of two years of experience providing positive behavioral supports to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Experience with functional behavioral assessments.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must hold or be able to obtain one of the following credentials: LPCA, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT, or Psychologist license.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English; a bilingual stipend is available for bilingual clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of up to 10 clients concurrently, with treatment lasting up to 180 days.
• Conduct services in family homes or community settings.
• Complete functional behavioral assessments and develop positive behavior support plans.
• Conduct safety planning and crisis intervention.
• Model and train families in implementing positive behavior interventions.
• Provide clinical consultation to other in-home support providers and collaborate with inpatient hospitals as needed.
• Develop transition plans for discharge, including helping families arrange appropriate ongoing in-home supports.
• Attend case review meetings with the Program Manager and RN.
• Continue developing knowledge and understanding of the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served, and use appropriate methods, skills, and techniques that reflect cultural understanding.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo.
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna.
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Training and development opportunities, including supervision toward licensure.
• Reimbursement for licensure and certification expenses.
• Partial work-from-home opportunities.
• 15 vacation days per year.
• 8 sick days per year.
• 2 personal days per year.
• 2 floating holidays per year.
• 9 paid company holidays.
• Free and confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level