Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS)/Behavior Technician (BT) – Community Based Services

Empower Behavorial Health & Intervention•Columbus, OH

72d•Hybrid

About The Position

The QBHS/BT position is a multi-faceted role providing various services including mental health treatment and support, therapeutic behavior intervention, psychosocial rehabilitation, intensive intervention, and education services. These services address the individualized mental health and/or educational needs of the client as determined by their service schedule. This position may be assigned to work in a school, community, client home, and/or other locations as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 21 years of age (if serving children/adolescents) required.
High school diploma or equivalent and at least 21 years of age (if serving children/adolescents) with 3 years or more of related experience, or a bachelor's degree or master’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or in a related human services preferred.
Knowledge and application of the principles and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis or prior experience with Applied Behavior Analysis or with special needs children preferred.
Must complete agency QBHS training upon hire.
1,200 hours per year (12 months) productivity requirement.
Employees may have contact with co-workers and clients and be required to engage in moderate physical activity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or master’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or in a related human services preferred.
Knowledge and application of the principles and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis or prior experience with Applied Behavior Analysis or with special needs children preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete all training, education, and development activities as required.
Demonstrate accurate implementation of clinical and other competencies specific to the position.
Provide behavioral health services following the client’s treatment plan, and as qualified to do so, including but not limited to CPST and/or TBS services.
Complete data collection, progress notes, and communication of client progress or lack thereof following internal procedures.
Monitor and report progress on designated clients toward their ISP/ITP, IEP, and/or Treatment Plan objectives and goals to the supervisor.
Work collaboratively within a treatment team; implement feedback as directed.
Change diapers and provides toilet training; run after children that have eloped from treatment area, get up and down from ground when needed.
Participate in staff development, education and training.
Attend video reviews given by supervisor and complete self-evaluations and video reviews as requested.
Seek, receive and apply feedback appropriately and professionally.
Set up classroom areas such as teacher desk, independent centers and instructional area.
Create schedules and sub plans for the classroom and students.
Ensure Treatment Binder is set up correctly and the room is clean and organized daily.
Maintain proper supervision of children within care at all times.
Maintain a safe environment for students by ensuring children do not have access to anything that could harm or injure them.
Prioritize student health and hygiene as well as teaching self-help/adaptive skills.
Implement the procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis including completing correction procedures, teaching verbal behavior accurately, modifying instructor variables.
Implement errorless learning as designed as well as prompt fading procedures.
Implement appropriate variable ratio schedule of work to reward, uses visuals such as schedules and first, then boards, token economy systems, reviews data daily and uses an appropriate pace of instruction.
Pair self and environment with reinforcement on a daily basis, conducts preference and reinforcer assessments, and teaches functional communication training to students.
Has a medium to high level of engagement with clients captures their motivation in order to increase skill development at a high frequency.
Implement behavior support plans as designed including specific strategies like social extinction, therapeutic rapport, rational detachment and demonstrates professionalism, compassionate care as well as cultural competence during this time.
Uses professional, ABA language and privacy when discussing a client.
Turns in data collection, dismissal checklist and progress reports in a timely manner.
Creates materials, takes daily data and seeks input from supervisors.
Recognizes potential problems, presents them professionally, and suggests appropriate solutions, follows IA and all staff policies and procedures.
Creates a positive working environment for all staff.
Meet productivity requirements.
Model professional behavior and decorum such as treat staff and clients professionally; uses professional language when discussing.
Substitute at any given time for other staff to work with clients potentially not on regular schedules.
Follow work schedule with reliable attendance and punctuality and attend meetings, staff development, and training.
Multi-task, organize and prioritize assignments.
Adhere to applicable company and departmental policies and procedures.
Work in difficult environments, solve problems effectively, and exhibit a positive attitude.
Initiate communication with supervisor when needed and work collaboratively with supervisor and other employees.
Follow the guidelines, coaching, and directives provided by management to ensure consistent application of agency protocols.
Receive constructive feedback from supervisor(s) and implement corrections.
Follow all legal and licensing board requirements and ethical standards.
Follow state, federal, and local law as they pertain to job duties and execution.
Keep all client information confidential.