Behavior Support Specialist - Psychiatry

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a behavior intervention clinician in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit to assess needs, develop intervention plans, and monitor progress.

The role requires a Master’s degree in psychology or related field, at least two years of relevant experience, and BCBA certification preferred; you’ll train staff and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or related field required or equivalent.
• Two years of direct experience with populations who present with disruptive behavior disorders or intellectual and developmental disabilities required.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments of patients' behavioral and emotional needs.
• Develops and implements individualized behavioral intervention service plans.
• Monitors and documents patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as needed.
• Trains and coaches the treatment team to implement designated teaching procedures.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Performs data collection and analysis for patient-specific plans and site-wide procedures.
• Provides education and support to patients and their families.

Skills

Independent work

Inpatient setting

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Job description

Overview: Shift hours: 3pm - 11pm FTE- 0.6 (24/hours per week) or 0.8 (32/hours per week)

Job Description Summary

Assesses, develops, and implements behavioral intervention services for patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities, disruptive behavior disorders, or significant challenging behavior in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Conducts assessments of patients' behavioral and emotional needs.
• Develops and implements individualized behavioral intervention service plans.
• Monitors and documents patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as needed.
• Trains and coaches the treatment team to implement designated teaching procedures.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and connection to ongoing services.
• Performs data collection and analysis for patient specific plans and site-wide procedures.
• Provides education and support to patients and their families.

Education Requirement

Master's degree in psychology or a related field, or completion within 1 year of hire, or equivalent education or certification and experience, required.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

Board Certified Behavior Analyst(BCBA), preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work independently, be self-directed and manage schedule in accordance with clinical standards.
• Ability to work with behaviorally challenging children and adolescents in an inpatient setting.

Experience

Two years of direct experience with populations who present with disruptive behavior disorders or intellectual and developmental disabilities, required.

Physical Requirements (OCCASIONALLY)

• Bend/twist
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids
• Climb stairs/ladder
• Cold Temperatures
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens
• Flexing/extending of neck
• Hot Temperatures
• Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs
• Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs
• Loud Noises
• Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs
• Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs
• Reaching above shoulder
• Squat/kneel
• Standing
• Working at Heights
• Working Outdoors

Physical Requirements (FREQUENTLY)

• Color vision
• Depth perception
• Peripheral vision
• Seeing – Far/near
• Sitting
• Walking

Physical Requirements (CONTINUOUSLY)

• Audible speech
• Computer skills
• Decision Making
• Hand use: grasping
• gripping
• turning
• Hearing acuity
• Interpreting Data
• Problem solving
• Repetitive hand/arm use

Additional Physical Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to pass MCPP and CCM crisis management trainings once trained

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Values & Culture

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.