Behavior Intervention Specialist - Team-Based Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

403(b) company match

Life insurance

Flexible Spending account

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist for its Manhattan Adult Day Services program. The BIS will provide behavior support, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment services as part of interdisciplinary teams.

The role offers a full-time schedule from 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a compensation package of $62,000 yearly plus comprehensive health benefits. Master’s in psychology and 2+ years of relevant experience are preferred.

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 in their implementation.
• 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 topics/plans related to behavioral health.
• 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, residential settings or other relevant stakeholders in the individual’s service provision.
• Provides crisis intervention, as well as instructs staff in appropriate techniques for addressing challenging behaviors.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, as appropriate, providing input particularly on individuals with identified or emerging behavioral challenges.
• Accurately and timely maintains appropriate service records for individuals supported to ensure quality intervention and regulatory compliance.
• Performs all duties necessary to ensure compliance with relevant regulations governing service provision, including record keeping.
• Conducts other related tasks as needed or required.

Skills

Collaboration

Staff training

Regulatory compliance

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Master's degree in clinical/treatment psychology

Job description

AHRC New York City is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist for its Manhattan Adult Day Services program. The BIS will provide behavior support, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment services as part of interdisciplinary teams.

The role offers a full-time schedule from 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a compensation package of $62,000 yearly plus comprehensive health benefits. Master’s in psychology and 2+ years of relevant experience are preferred.