Behavioral Specialist (79236)

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

Job summary

Centurion Health is looking for a full-time Behavioral Specialist to join their team at the Selinsgrove Center in Selinsgrove, PA. The role involves evaluating individuals, developing treatment plans, and facilitating skill-building sessions related to behavioral health.

The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in education, psychology, or social work, along with extensive experience in serving individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities. This position offers a day shift with no travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of master's degree in relevant fields.
• 5+ years working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Experience with Vineland and Vanderbilt assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing individual capacity and needs at the center.
• Conduct behavioral assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Implement and monitor individualized support plans.
• Facilitate social skills and crisis support sessions.

Skills

Behavioral assessment experience

Crisis management

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Skill building facilitation

Education

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

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PA, Selinsgrove - State Center 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of capacity and needs of the individual who resides 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 individual's 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.

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.

Available Shift

Full time, days

Job Code

INDMHM #ZR32