Behavior Intervention Specialist - Clinical Training Expert

On Your Mark; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Staten Island, NY is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist with a Master’s degree in psychology to join an interdisciplinary team. The BIS will implement behavioral support plans, conduct assessments, and provide psycho-education to staff across residential, day habilitation, and community programs.

Responsibilities include developing intervention strategies, observing behavior, completing assessments, training Direct Support Professionals, and documenting clinical notes and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a clinical and/or treatment field of psychology.
• Knowledge of Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and individual differences.
• Knowledge of the clinical best practices in behavioral sciences.
• Self-directed and motivated to function independently, completing tasks in a timely manner yet; remaining flexible to participant’s needs.
• Experience in providing behavioral services to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Willing and able to work flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary and as assigned.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff from assigned or allocated On Your Mark programs toward the development of intervention strategies for behavioral modification and support.
• Assesses behavioral issues of individuals through clinical sessions, observation, appropriate testing, and other diagnostic procedures and practices.
• Completes a Functional Behavioral Assessment and devises individualized behavioral support plans, as necessary.
• Mantains knowledge of standard psychometric assessment instruments typically used with population.
• Conducts staff development programs.
• Conducts and attends monthly staff meetings.
• Trains Direct Support Professionals on implementation of behavioral interventions developed and psychiatric diagnoses for the individuals.
• Monitors implementation of behavior support plans and data collection in conjunction with programs.
• Completes clinical notes, summaries, and behavioral objectives, as needed.
• Furnish data and provide documentation for psychiatric consults.
• Attend, participate, and facilitate administrative meetings, when necessary, with team to address any behavioral/psychiatric concerns.
• Conducts interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Basic knowledge of OPWDD regulations, in respect to behavioral interventions.
• May be called upon to respond to crisis situations to assist in implementing interventions until behavior is mitigated.
• Provides open and professional communication with individuals, parents, families, and colleagues as needed.
• Complete OPWDD regulation Human Rights Packet when needed.
• Maintain necessary and assigned certifications including SCIP.
• Assumes additional responsibilities when assigned.

Skills

Autism knowledge

IDD knowledge

Individual differences

Education

Master’s in psychology

Job description

Paycom - ATS in Staten Island, NY is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist with a Master’s degree in psychology to join an interdisciplinary team. The BIS will implement behavioral support plans, conduct assessments, and provide psycho-education to staff across residential, day habilitation, and community programs.

Responsibilities include developing intervention strategies, observing behavior, completing assessments, training Direct Support Professionals, and documenting clinical notes and