Behavior Intervention Specialist – NYC Nonprofit

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low Cost Quality Medical Insurance

Paid time off (sick, personal &vac)

Paid Training

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral program

403(b) company match

Life insurance

Flexible Spending account

Job summary

AHRC New York City seeks a Behavioral Intervention Specialist for its Manhattan Adult Day Services program. The BIS delivers behavior support, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment as part of interdisciplinary teams in a nonprofit setting.

The role requires a Master’s in psychology, 2+ years of relevant experience, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Competitive benefits include health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical/treatment psychology with training in assessment + behavioral support plans.
• 2+ years’ direct experience with developmental disabilities: creating, implementing, and monitoring behavioral support plans or supervising/training others.
• Experience overseeing administrative tasks for regulatory compliance and program operations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Adaptability to fast-paced, evolving environments and organizational cultures.

Responsibilities

• After completion of Functional Assessment, develops individualized behavior support plans and staff intervention plans following required format for content and quality.
• Implements and monitors effective behavioral data tracking systems.
• Completes additional behavior health related plans and documents as needed.
• Provides training to staff on behavior treatment plans and on related topics.
• Completes assessment and Psychological Evaluations as needed.
• Engages individuals in individual and/or group treatment as needed.
• Coordinates psychological care and behavioral programs with families, medical providers, and other stakeholders.
• Provides crisis intervention and teaches staff to address challenging behaviors.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and contributes insights on behavioral challenges.
• Maintains accurate service records to ensure quality intervention and regulatory compliance.
• Performs duties to ensure compliance with regulations governing service provision.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Adaptability

Crisis intervention

Staff training

Education

Master’s degree in clinical/treatment psychology

BCBA certification or state licensure (preferred)

Job description

AHRC New York City seeks a Behavioral Intervention Specialist for its Manhattan Adult Day Services program. The BIS delivers behavior support, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment as part of interdisciplinary teams in a nonprofit setting.

The role requires a Master’s in psychology, 2+ years of relevant experience, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Competitive benefits include health coverage and professional development opportunities.