Position Overview:
HCA seeks compassionate, skilled professionals to join our team in the Behavior Specialist II role. The ideal candidate will value developing meaningful, long-term relationships with the individuals and families we serve. They will strive to be an active, creative collaborator as part of a multidisciplinary team working to improve quality of life and community integration.
Under the direction of the Behavioral Specialist, assist with conducting life skill groups and clinical evaluation of Individuals; provide direct support to staff to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
There is a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for this position.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with facilitation of discussion with individuals, and/or families to help them understand problems.
- Observe individuals, listen to their concerns, record their observations and report to Behavioral Specialist about any unusual behavior
- Model appropriate implementation of behavior treatment plans
- Assist with the collection of information about individuals, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
- Collaborate with other professionals to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources, or techniques.
- Provide direct care duties, including activities of daily living, as assigned. Redirect and/or stabilize behaviors of clients.
- Assist with documentation of progress of goals, activities, response to treatment, and progress, in a clear, concise, and timely manner
- Assist the Behavior Specialist (Level 1) with developing and writing behavior monitoring plans and behavior history s for the individuals served.
- Record monthly target behaviors and provide needed reports.
- Participation, facilitation, and documentation of the treatment-review team process, in conjunction with the Behavioral Specialist and clinical team at weekly meetings.
- Perform weekly visits to each IRA at times conducive to direct observation of individuals served and attend IRA staff meetings.
- Attend individual ISP meetings and psych appointments.
- Member of internal audit team as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Meets standards of 633.16 Regulations - Section 633.16 (32) (Level 2)
Level 2 BIS: Must meet the qualifications as outlined in (a), (b) or (c):
- Must: have National Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA); and
- have a Master s degree in behavior analysis, or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology which is approved by OPWDD review; or
- Must: Have either: a Master s degree in clinical or treatment field in psychology, social work, school psychology, or a related human services field; or
- a New York State license in Mental Health Counseling; and have or obtain OPWDD-approved specialized training or experience in assessment techniques and behavioral support plan development; and
- have provided behavioral services for an agency in the OPWDD system continuously since December 31, 2012; or
- Must: have a Master s degree in clinical or treatment field in psychology or social work and hold the Civil Service title of School Psychologist I or Psychologist II of New York State.
Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Excellent verbal, written and active listening skills.
- Excellent organizational & time management skills.
- Knowledge of all appropriate ethical, professional, and legal standards.
- Maintain all OPWDD required trainings
- Understands and respects the unique needs of individuals served and their families.
- Knowledge of the NYS Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and prefer experience with individual dually diagnosed (developmental disabilities and mental health disorders)
- Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment services including occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and special education.
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Strong collaboration skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills, including a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrates energy and enthusiasm for working with OPWDD population.
- Demonstrate appropriate/professional interpersonal skills with agency personnel, individuals and their families.
- Valid NYS Driver s license.
- Proficient with Internet Explorer; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word; and Windows Operating System.
HCA is proud to offer a competitive suite of benefits including but not limited to:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous paid time off including vacation, holiday, personal, and sick time
- Retirement plan with company matching
- Telehealth/concierge medicine
- FSA
- HSA
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Critical illness/specified disease insurance
- Accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Please note: failure to provide responses to prescreening questions or fully complete an application may result in rejected submissions.
HCA is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of HCA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, age, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, traits historically associated with race, height, weight and/or any other status or characteristic protected by law.