Regional Behavior Specialist- Region 3 Field Office- Atlanta
About The Position
The Regional Behavior Specialist supports individuals with behavior challenges in the community and contributes to oversight and support of Georgia’s statewide regional behavioral support system. Under the supervision of the Regional Behavior Analyst (RBA), the specialist works with the Office of Developmental Disabilities and Regional Field Office staff to assess behavior-support service needs, build staff understanding of methods for improving behavior, provide clinical assessments, and monitor behavior programming by developmental-disability service providers. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, is described as remote, and requires travel of 15% or less. The role conducts clinical assessments and reviews behavior-support plans, offers technical assistance and training to providers, monitors service delivery for compliance with state policies and standards, and follows up on clinical recommendations. The specialist also collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and completes required documentation, progress reviews, and other assigned duties under clinical supervision. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university and two years of job-related experience, or one year of experience at the lower-level Behavioral Health Counselor 1 position or equivalent. Some positions may require certification or licensure. Preferred qualifications include a relevant master’s degree or specified behavior-analytic credentials and experience, as well as experience serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral-health needs, providing technical assistance and training, and knowledge of clinical best practices. Compensation is based on education and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university and two years of job-related experience, or one year of experience at the lower-level Behavioral Health Counselor 1 position or equivalent.
- Some positions may require certification or licensure.
- For any required license, it must be current and authorize practice in Georgia.
- Employment is contingent on a national and state background check.
- Certain positions may require drug screening, a TB evaluation, and annual influenza vaccination; limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, education, psychology, or another human-services field from an accredited university; or BCaBA or BCBA certification with one year of experience and training in basic behavioral-analytic skills and specialized training in developmental disabilities evidenced by coursework or practicum/internship experience; or one year of experience providing services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Experience working with individuals with co-occurring intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral-health needs.
- Experience providing technical assistance and training.
- Knowledge of clinical best-practice standards for behavioral services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial, updated, and annual clinical assessments of assigned consumers’ behavior-support needs to inform further evaluation, behavior-plan development, and program monitoring.
- Prepare and submit required reports and documentation to the supervisor and field office within required time frames.
- Participate in monthly supervision with the Regional Behavior Analyst.
- Serve on professional and multidisciplinary teams for recipients of intellectual and developmental disability services.
- Assess need for behavior-support services by interviewing professional and direct-care staff and reviewing individual goals, progress documentation, behavioral data, and behavior-support plans.
- Complete verifications as assigned.
- Provide direction and technical assistance to developmental-disability service providers and teams on best practices for behavior-support planning, implementation, training, and monitoring.
- Provide behavior-support skills training under the RBA’s supervision when needed to address regional provider needs.
- Participate in regional field-office staff meetings and meetings during visits by the Behavior Analysis Peer Review Committee.
- Conduct pre-placement site visits within the region as requested.
- Follow up with providers on implementation of clinical recommendations from the Behavior Analysis Peer Review Committee and/or regional behavior analysts.
- Assist in monitoring providers’ delivery of positive behavior-support services for compliance with state policies and standards.
- Complete behavioral progress reviews and refer individuals to appropriate professionals to support quality care.
- Review behavior-support plans for individuals receiving enhanced staffing and/or behavioral supports for exceptionally challenging behaviors, and recommend changes or modifications as needed.
- Review behavioral incident alerts and conduct follow-up reviews with providers as requested by the RBA or field office.
- Maintain knowledge of developments in the field and apply relevant new knowledge to job responsibilities.
- Complete other duties as assigned and reviewed by the RBA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
