Behavior Support Specialist - Psychiatry

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children\'s Hospital is seeking an experienced professional to assess, develop, and implement behavioral intervention services for patients in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The role requires a Master’s degree in psychology or related field, BCBA preferred, and two years of direct experience.

Shift hours are 3pm–11pm with 0.6 (24 hours/week) or 0.8 (32 hours/week) FTE. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating and monitoring intervention plans, training staff,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field required or completion within 1 year of hire.
• BCBA certification preferred.
• Two years of direct experience with disruptive behavior disorders or intellectual and developmental disabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ behavioral and emotional needs.
• Develop and implement individualized behavioral intervention service plans and monitor progress.
• Train and coach the treatment team to implement procedures.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for coordinated care.
• Perform data collection and analysis for patient-specific plans and site-wide procedures.
• Provide education and support to patients and families.

Skills

Independence

Self-directed

Inpatient experience

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

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”