Behavior Clinician (level 2)

SpringHealth Behavioral Health & Integrated Care; Watseka (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home when not in session

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Great work/life balance

Diverse populations experience

Job summary

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care in Watseka, IL is seeking a Behavior Clinician to support children and adults in community-based settings. A bachelor’s degree in a human-services field and 1,500 ABA hours verified by a BCBA or licensed psychologist are required.

The role involves assessments, coordinating with supervisors and families, implementing Behavior Intervention Plans, and maintaining medical records, with flexible scheduling and remote work options when not in session.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human-services-related field is required.
• 1,500 hours of ABA-related experience must be verifiable by a BCBA or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing assessments to meet the needs of patients served.
• Communicate between supervisors, direct care staff, family members, guardians, and collateral individuals regarding a patient’s progress.
• Provide a monthly schedule to supervisors of appointments, home visits, and observations to monitor work advancement.
• Coordinate home, work, and community-based visits to meet observations, chart reviews, staff interviews, and data analysis.
• Ensure the Behavior Intervention Plan is implemented effectively and properly.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other pertinent meetings as required.
• Complete monthly and/or quarterly progress notes.
• Organize training to certify staff on Behavior Intervention Plan implementation and documentation sheets.
• Provide follow-up interviews, home visits, and observations for continued support.
• Maintain strong clinical records for accessibility by interested parties.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human-services-related field

Job description

Company

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care

Overview

SpringHealth is seeking a Behavior Clinician to join our team in Watseka, IL. Candidates that qualify for this role must possess a bachelor's degree in a human-services-related field and have 1,500 hours of ABA-related experience that can be verified by a BCBA or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

Qualifying Documentation

• Working in the ABA field with children or adults
• Behavioral health settings
• Residential or day program services
• Intellectual and developmental disability services
• Psychiatric units
• Paraprofessional roles
• Internships or practicums in psychiatric field or ABA field

Examples of Qualified Candidates

• Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) – or – Behavior Technicians with a bachelor’s degree and 1,500 hours of ABA-related experience verified by a BCBA
• Mental Health Technicians with a bachelor’s degree and 1,500 hours of ABA-related experience verified by a Licensed Psychologist
• Paraprofessionals with a bachelor’s degree and 1,500 hours of ABA-related experience verified by a Licensed Psychologist

At SpringHealth, we provide services for children and adults using positive programming and non-aversive strategies to deliver the best quality support. Our services are tailored to meet individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or mental illness to help them achieve their best overall health and well-being. We conduct appointments in residential homes, schools, family homes, workplaces, and other community-based settings.

Benefits

• The ability to work from home when not in session.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Great work/life balance.
• Opportunity to work with multiple populations, including adults and youth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing assessments to meet the needs of patients served.
• Communicate between supervisors, direct care staff members, family members, guardians, and collateral individuals regarding an individual's progress.
• Provide a monthly schedule to supervisors of appointments, home visits, and observations to monitor work advancement.
• Coordinate home, work, and/or community-based visits to meet the requirements of observations, chart reviews, staff interviews, and data analysis.
• Ensure the Behavior Intervention Plan is implemented effectively and properly.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other pertinent meetings as required.
• Complete monthly and/or quarterly progress notes.
• Organize training to certify staff and other team members are competent in implementing the Behavior Intervention Plan and/or documentation sheets.
• Provide follow-up interviews, home visits, and observations for continued support of an individual's needs.
• Maintain strong clinical records to guarantee information is readily available to interested parties.
• Act as liaison with the public and mental health community to support development of ongoing goals.
• Assist in creating procedures for training materials to improve programs for individuals served.
• Complete continued education on behaviorally based interventions & techniques to stay competitive in the field.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with behavioral intervention and/or strong educational emphasis on learning and developmental psychology.
• Two or more years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behaviorally challenged population.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, bending, and moving from seated to standing regularly.
• State Specific Requirements:
• Illinois: BCBA, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, BCaBA, or a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with 1,500 hours of supervised experience verified by a Licensed Psychologist or BCBA.
• Indiana: Master’s degree in a human-related field (including but not limited to BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Counselor).
• Kentucky: Master’s degree in a human-related field and 2 years of experience (including but not limited to BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Counselor).
• Georgia: Master’s degree in psychology, special education, counseling, social work, or related field OR BCBA, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist/Psychiatrist. All applicants must have at least 2 years of experience providing positive behavioral supports with documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• California: BCBA or BCaBA.
• Virginia: BCBA, BCaBA, Licensed Psychologist, Positive Behavior Support Specialist Facilitator, LPC, LSW, or LCSW with training and experience and/or documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Texas: Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or BCBA.

Line Of Business

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, offers a holistic approach and integrated care for people with cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities who often need additional resources. The behavior analysts, therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists at SpringHealth combine their expertise to deliver high-quality behavioral services for clients to live more positive, active, and social lives.

Salary

USD $40.00 - $45.00 / Hour