Behavior Support Specialist - Psychiatry

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio seeks a clinical behavioral psychologist or BCBA-preferred clinician to assess, develop, and implement behavioral intervention services for patients in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. Shift hours are 3pm-11pm.

FTE- 0.6 (24 hours/week) or 0.8 (32 hours/week). Requirements include a Master’s degree in psychology or related field (or completion within 1 year of hire), two years of direct experience with disruptive behavior or IDs, and BCBA

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or related field (or completion within 1 year of hire) or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' behavioral and emotional needs.
• Develops and implements individualized behavioral intervention service plans; monitors progress and adjusts plans.

Skills

Independent work

Inpatient child/adolescent work

Education

Master's in psychology or related

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

FREQUENTLY: Color vision, Depth perception, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Walking

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 Performed But Not Listed Above

• 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"