Behavioral Intervention Specialist: Student Support & Plans

Acadia Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora in Tucson, AZ seeks a dedicated professional to assess students with behavior issues and collaborate with teachers, counselors, and psychologists to create effective behavior plans.

Responsibilities include designing interventions, conducting group sessions, documenting progress, coordinating assessments, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment across academic, therapeutic, and recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applied behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, counseling, education, mental health or a directly related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design behavioral interventions for students and implement behavior support plans.
• Conduct psychosocial educational group sessions.
• Thorough and timely documentation and recording of progress notes.
• Help coordinate Functional Assessments of Behavior and Behavior Intervention Plan addressing students’ inappropriate behaviors and improving academic success.
• Measure goals and objectives of behavior support plans to ensure they are met; coordinate between teachers and parents to implement interventions.
• Discuss progress with other professionals and work within an active classroom.
• Compile data on students and analyze interventions for effectiveness.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Provide behavioral interventions and support across academic, therapeutic, and recreational activities.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and resolve complaints; prioritize patient safety.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applied behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, counseling, education, mental health or a directly related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Sonora in Tucson, AZ seeks a dedicated professional to assess students with behavior issues and collaborate with teachers, counselors, and psychologists to create effective behavior plans.

Responsibilities include designing interventions, conducting group sessions, documenting progress, coordinating assessments, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment across academic, therapeutic, and recreational activities.