Behavior Support Specialist (Independent Contractor)

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Newfoundland; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Behavior Support Specialist, where you will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in need. This role offers the chance to design and implement personalized behavioral intervention plans while collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. With flexible schedules and a focus on community service, you will play a crucial role in supporting children and families in their journey towards better mental health. Your expertise in behavioral management will be valued as you help create positive change in the lives of those you serve. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Clinical resources throughout the country

Experienced team members

Sign-On Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health or relevant field with experience in behavioral management.
• 1 year of experience providing clinically supervised treatment to children.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized behavioral intervention plans.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to provide unified services.
• Conduct assessments and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Behavioral Management

Collaboration

Clinical Assessment

Crisis Management

Education

Mental Health Master’s Degree

Degree with 12 credits in behavior management

Job description

Description

Devereux has an exciting opportunity to become a Behavior Support Specialist with our Pocono Center.

This is an Independent Contractor position.

Devereux offers an Independent contract option for this Behavior Support Specialist. If this interests you, consider joining Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health as a Behavior Support Specialist!

Main Site Address: 1547 Mill Creek Road, Newfoundland, PA 18445

* This role provides services in the community.

Are you interested in making an impact on someone’s life?

If you answered YES to this question, then consider providing services for the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Behavior Support Specialist has its Advantages

As a Behavior Support Specialist, you will provide services alongside other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Clinical resources throughout the country
• Flexible schedules
• Knowledgeable & experienced team members

The Behavior Support Specialist designs and directs the implementation of behavioral intervention plans which are individualized to each adult's needs. The BSS will provide centered and family-based treatment according to Child Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) principles. Services will generally occur at Day Programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Area of service could include: Carbon, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties in NEPA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides expertise in behavioral management protocols.
• Collaborates with other treatment team members to design and direct the implementation of a behavior modification intervention plan which is individualized to each adult's needs.
• Identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques, and recommends least restrictive behavioral change methods.
• Develops treatment plans, services, and outcome-based short-term goals for identified children/adolescents.
• Provides assessments of the strengths and therapeutic needs of assigned children and their families.
• Attends and participates in Inter-Agency Service Planning Team (ISPT) meetings.
• Gathers written information on the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to determine the need for behavioral intervention, if the current behavior plan is working, and to identify any problems with the current behavior plan.
• Collaborates with other involved professions and agencies in order to provide unified services and continuity of care to child and family.
• Develops discharge planning criteria.
• Works with families to determine an assessment of family need and appropriate treatment modalities.
• Provides clinical services to adults and families when appropriate.
• Provides written documentation and clinical records of therapeutic processes and progress.
• Submits applicable billing-related documentation to facilitate payment of services.
• Participates in company orientation, in-service training, and Office of Mental Health training.
• Ensures the confidentiality of program participants, records, and information is maintained at all times.
• Maintains effective Multi-Disciplinary Team interactions.
• Acts as a mandated reporter under the Pennsylvania Child Protective Service Law.
• Travels to site visits and meetings.
• Provides coverage in emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Located in Newfoundland, PA, this position is responsible for supporting children in the community as a part of our IBHS services.

PAY RATE: $38/hr (Non-ABA) or $40/hr (ABA Qualified)

Payment for Sign-On: Payment for sign-on will be made in the following increments. $250.00 at the time of full completion of training, contract requirements, and onboarding, $250.00 after the first case worked, and $250.00 at 90 days after the first case worked, all provided that the Contractor has met the requirements set forth.

FOR APPLICANTS PRIOR TO 3/31/2025...INCREASED Sign-On Bonus Opportunity! For those who complete onboarding, training, and provide services within 1 month of the offer, your sign-on bonus payment will be increased to $2000.00 total made in the following increments. $500.00 at the time of full completion of training, contract requirements, and onboarding, $500.00 after the first case worked, and $1000.00 at 6 months after the first case worked.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Mental Health Master’s Degree with certification in ABA or other behavioral management OR
• Other degree with 12 credits in behavior management AND 1 year experience providing clinically supervised treatment to children AND 1 year experience with behavioral interventions.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse occurring in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.