Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Atlantic Group; Village of Schuylerville (NY); In loco; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

TAG MedStaffing in Hudson Valley, NY is hiring a Behavioral Intervention Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through behavioral assessments, individualized intervention plans, and mental health services. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, trains staff on intervention techniques, monitors progress, and ensures documentation across residential and community programs; travel between sites is required.

Schedule: Mon-Fri.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, ABA, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience with functional behavioral assessments, behavior support plans, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Proficiency in data collection, electronic documentation, and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel between assigned locations.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem solving, and crisis management skills.

Mansioni

• Conduct functional behavioral assessments, evaluate behavioral needs, and collect data to guide individualized interventions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior support plans and intervention strategies.
• Provide behavioral support, crisis intervention, and monitor individual progress and treatment effectiveness.
• Train and support care staff on behavioral intervention techniques, behavior support plans, and crisis management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, and healthcare professionals to coordinate behavioral services.
• Maintain accurate behavioral assessments, progress notes, and clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

Problem-solving

Crisis management

Adaptability

Collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's or master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, ABA, Counseling, or related behavioral science field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Overview – Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Compensation: $60,000–$75,000/year

Location: Hudson Valley, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Community-Based, Travel Required)

TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Behavioral Intervention Specialist in Hudson Valley, NY for our client, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through behavioral assessments, individualized intervention plans, and mental health services. This role will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement behavior support strategies, provide staff training, and monitor behavioral outcomes across residential and community-based programs.

Responsibilities as the Behavioral Intervention Specialist:

• Behavioral Assessments: Conduct functional behavioral assessments, evaluate behavioral needs, and collect data to guide individualized interventions.
• Behavior Support Plans: Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior support plans and intervention strategies.
• Behavioral Interventions: Provide behavioral support, crisis intervention, and monitor individual progress and treatment effectiveness.
• Staff Training: Train and support care staff on behavioral intervention techniques, behavior support plans, and crisis management.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, and healthcare professionals to coordinate behavioral services.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate behavioral assessments, progress notes, and clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards.

Qualifications for the Behavioral Intervention Specialist:

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis, Counseling, or a related behavioral science field is required.
• Experience: 1+ years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is required, with additional experience required for advanced positions.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with functional behavioral assessments, behavior support plans, behavioral interventions, and interdisciplinary care coordination is required.
• Technical Skills: Experience with behavioral data collection, electronic documentation, and Microsoft Office is required.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and ability to travel between assigned work locations are required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong communication, analytical thinking, organization, problem-solving, crisis management, adaptability, and collaboration skills are required.