Registered Behavioral Therapist

Support Solutions•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as Registered Behavioral Therapist for Support Solutions of the Mid-South (SSMS). SSMS is licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities and has been approved by the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Division of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to provide services under the Medicaid waiver. The company provides supported living, day services, professional support services, and other supports for persons with developmental disabilities. These supports are developed and provided in accordance with Individual Support Plan (ISP) requirements and are designated specifically for persons with intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness. SSMS is subject to requirements of the Division of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) State of Tennessee, TennCare DMHIDD office of licensure, and various other regulatory bodies. The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of a successful and productive incident management program. Incident Management is designed to provide a comprehensive program that ensures the health, safety, and protection from harm of all service recipients.

Requirements

Completion of a high school degree or its equivalent
Certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) as a Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT)
If you do not have certification, the ability to take a 40 hour online course and pass all of the components, the ability to take the exam and to pass the competency assessment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Effective organizational skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Must be able to practice confidentiality
Valid Tennessee, Mississippi or Arkansas Regular Driver License (CDL- if required for the position.)
Valid automobile insurance (this must be maintained throughout employment.)

Responsibilities

Providing on-going behavioral services to referred SSMS, ECF supported persons as identified in the PCP and BSP
Training direct support staff or unpaid caregivers to carry out the approved behavior support/maintenance plan developed by the behavior analyst or in conjunction with the behavior analyst
Implementing special components of the BSP or plans developed by the Behavior analyst to facilitate positive skill growth
Observing staff and supported persons behavior for correct implementation (reliability) of the behavior support/maintenance plan and completing retraining as needed
Observing supported person behavior to determine effectiveness of the behavior support/maintenance plan or crisis prevention plan and consulting with the behavior analyst when behavior support/maintenance or crisis prevention plan changes are needed
Serving as the Registered Behavioral Therapist for SSMS and provides on-site assistance and training in a difficult or crisis situation with their designated individuals
Must be available when crisis situations develop and the Behavior Analyst is not available to intervene or offer assistance
Coordinating all behavioral restrictions for SSMS supported persons as identified in the ISP and BSP
Maintaining a process for ensuring the follow-up of all behavioral health appointments for SSMS Supported Persons
Ensuring the timeliness and quality of all documentation related to behavioral support services and ensures the accuracy of documentation respective to billing
Maintaining effective customer relationships with state officials, MCOs, ISCs, supported persons and their families/conservators, SSMS employees and other behavioral support professionals
Completing all tasks as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services and the Chief Executive Officer
Maintaining personal training as required by DIDD and the MCOs
Exhibits behaviors and best practices that are consistent with the vision and values of SSMS
Practices safe work habits to eliminate and control potential safety and health hazards and to maintain a safe work environment
Attends all safety training as scheduled
Work as part of the team to ensure that SSMS Quality Management principles (Plan, Measure, Assess. Improve) are practiced and achieved
Operates SSMS and personal transportation in a safe and healthy manner
Performs other job related duties as may be assigned by designated and/or authorized staff