In-Home Behavioral Therapist
About The Position
The In-Home Behavioral Therapist delivers behavioral assessments, develops highly specific behavioral treatment plans, and supervises and coordinates interventions and training for youth and families. Services must meet medical necessity and are provided in homes and in the community throughout Berkshire County. The role includes diagnostic mental health and substance use assessment and outreach-based treatment, collaboration with families and treatment teams, and coordination with collateral agents and community agencies. The therapist also guides Bachelor’s-level staff and students in delivering targeted interventions and participates in supervision, meetings, and required agency training.
Requirements
- Meet the criteria for Master’s-degree-level practitioners identified in the In-Home Behavioral Performance Specifications, plus two years of experience conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), implementing behavioral plans, evaluating progress, and working with guardians in community-based settings; or be enrolled in a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) program and eligible for certification within nine months; or be a Massachusetts-licensed psychologist with experience performing FBAs and implementing and evaluating intervention strategies; or hold BCBA certification.
- Obtain licensure within six months of the eligibility date.
- Excellent knowledge of mental health and substance use treatment, intervention, and education.
- Basic diagnostic and treatment knowledge and skills.
- Ability to use computers, including an electronic medical record and email platform.
- Valid driver’s license and use of a personally insured vehicle for agency business.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to applicable state and federal regulations and ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, code of conduct, and regulatory requirements.
- Complete diagnostic mental health and substance use assessments and provide treatment on an outreach basis.
- Maintain client records and complete required paperwork within the timeframes specified by performance standards and agency policy.
- Coordinate and communicate with collateral agents.
- Consult with community agencies on mental health and substance use issues upon request.
- Complete and oversee comprehensive behavioral assessments in collaboration with the treatment team.
- Develop a behavioral action plan in collaboration with the family.
- Complete a risk management and safety plan with each family.
- Model for families how to implement strategies identified in the behavioral plan.
- Perform additional duties as directed by management and maintain the required productivity level.
- Participate in regularly scheduled supervision.
- Guide Bachelor’s-level staff and graduate or undergraduate students in delivering targeted treatment interventions.
- Attend and complete required meetings and agency trainings.
- Collaborate with the behavior monitor and other members of the client’s team to ensure a shared understanding of treatment goals.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
