Behavioral Clinician I: Sign-On Bonus

ACCES Employment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCES Employment is seeking a Behavior Clinician in New York to support individuals with IDD through comprehensive behavior support, plan maintenance, and risk management. You will ensure plans are current, approved by the Human Rights Committee when required, and implemented with fidelity.

You will train direct support staff, collect behavior data, attend Life Plan meetings, and participate in on-call rotations while upholding respectful, person-centered practice and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling and applicable license or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to providing the best possible experience for individuals served and supports.
• Ensure Behavior Support Plans and Medication Monitoring Plans are current and compliant and approved by the Human Rights Committee as appropriate.
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Risk Management Plans are written, updated, and presented to OPWDD committees as appropriate.
• Train Direct Support Professionals on Behavior Support, Medication Monitoring, and Risk Management Plans as appropriate.
• Obtain and review behavior data regularly and participate in Life Plan meetings and psychiatry appointments.

Skills

Effective communicator

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Multidisciplinary team

Cultural sensitivity

Time management

Independent work

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling

Job description

ACCES Employment is seeking a Behavior Clinician in New York to support individuals with IDD through comprehensive behavior support, plan maintenance, and risk management. You will ensure plans are current, approved by the Human Rights Committee when required, and implemented with fidelity.

You will train direct support staff, collect behavior data, attend Life Plan meetings, and participate in on-call rotations while upholding respectful, person-centered practice and collaboration with