Behaviorist

Wheeler•Bristol, CT

1d•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 (age 8 up to age 20). The Behaviorist conducts assessments and provides behavior training to clients and the families of clients who have intellectual disability and behavioral health needs. These clients experiencing significant disruption within the family home or returning to the family home post hospitalization.

Requirements

Must hold a master’s degree in a related field (Psychology, social work, 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 required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Must have 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 stipend available for clinicians who are bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload of up to 10 clients concurrently for up to 180 days length of treatment.
Conduct all services within the family home or community settings.
Completes functional behavioral assessments (FBA) and develops positive behavior support plans.
Conducts safety planning and crisis intervention.
Models and trains families on implementing positive behavior interventions.
Provides clinical consultation to other in-home support providers and collaborates with in-patient hospitals (as needed).
Develops transition plans to discharge which include the family in setting up appropriate, on-going in-home supports.
Attends case review meetings with Program Manager and RN.
Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company
Education Reimbursement Program
Access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure
Reimbursed for licensure/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
Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)