Behavioral Specialist (78483)

Centurion Health; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a full-time Behavioral Specialist for the Selinsgrove Center in Selinsgrove, PA. The role involves assessing residents, conducting behavioral evaluations, and developing tailored treatment plans with detailed documentation.

Responsibilities include implementing behavioral plans, running skill-building sessions, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and supporting transitions back to the community. A master’s degree and ASD/IDD experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in education, psychology, social work, or related field with emphasis on behavioral support.
• 5+ years delivering services to individuals with ASD, IDD, and dual diagnosis.
• Experience conducting behavioral assessments (Vineland, Vanderbilt).

Responsibilities

• Assess capacity and needs of individuals residing at the center.
• Conduct behavioral assessments (Vineland, Vanderbilt).
• Develop and implement treatment plans and maintain detailed records.
• Develop, implement and monitor behavioral plans with instructional and behavioral support.
• Analyze behaviors to identify triggers, frequency, and consequences.
• Facilitate skill-building sessions for social, self-care and life skills.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (psychiatry, PSS, RSA/RSAT, PSD, FD, CDS).
• Support transition of individuals from the state center to the community.

Skills

Behavioral assessment

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in education or psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PA, Selinsgrove - State Center Selinsgrove - Selinsgrove, PA 17870

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support

MHM Solutions, a Centurion Health company, is proud to be the provider of healthcare staffing solutions to state agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We are currently seeking a full time Behavioral Specialist to join our team at the Selinsgrove Center located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.

The Behavioral Specialist assist in the assessment of capacity and needs of the individual who reside at the center. Conduct behavioral assessments (Vineland, Vanderbilt Assessment Scale). Develop and implement treatment plans and keep detailed records. Develop, implement and monitor behavioral plans, providing individualized instructional and behavioral support plans and assisting in crisis situations. Conduct behavioral analyses to identify triggers, frequencies and consequences of an individuals behavior. Facilitate skill building sessions to help individuals develop social skills, self care skills and other life skills. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (psychiatry, PSS, RSA/RSAT, PSD, FD, CDS and other healthcare professionals). Support transition activities of individuals from the state center to the community

Available shift: full time, days

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Qualifications

• Possesses a minimum of a master’s degree in education or psychology, social work, or other related field with an emphasis on behavioral support.
• Five (5) plus years in service delivery to persons living with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) and dual diagnosis.
• Experience Conducting behavioral assessments and specifically lists vineland, Vanderbilt assessment scale .