Behavioral Support Specialist

ViaQuest, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Referral bonus program

Monthly incentive program

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions in Akron, OH is hiring a Developmental Disabilities Behavioral Support Specialist to provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services and develop individualized supports and treatment plans with a licensed clinician.

This full-time, 40-hour weekly role offers $18.20–$20.90 per hour (Mon–Fri with some flexibility), mileage reimbursement, paid time off, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team of counselors, social workers and nurses dedicated to

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor's or Master's level degree in a related field or a high school diploma or three or more years of relevant field experience.
• Related experience or training with mental or behavioral health conditions.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services to clients by consulting with a licensed clinician to assist with the individual's needs.
• Provide service planning for individualized supports or care coordinator of healthcare, behavioral health, non-healthcare services and development of a treatment plan.
• Provide linkage, interventions, treatment options, restoration of daily life skills and crisis prevention services.
• Provide services to individual clients or groups of clients.
• Promote a positive and cooperative relationship with all outside contacts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

High school diploma

3+ years of relevant field experience

Job description

Developmental Disabilities Behavioral Support Specialist

$18.20-$20.90 per hour (M-F with some flexibility)

A Great Opportunity

At ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions we offer unique and individualized care to children, adolescents, adults, the aging population, those with developmental disabilities and those suffering from extreme trauma. Our clients are supported by a team of mental health counselors, social workers, certified nurse practitioners, case managers and psychiatrists to ensure the best outcomes for those we serve.

Responsibilities may include:

• Provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services to clients by consulting with a licensed clinician to assist with the individual's needs.
• Provide service planning for individualized supports or care coordinator of healthcare, behavioral health, non-healthcare services and development of a treatment plan.
• Provide linkage, interventions, treatment options, restoration of daily life skills and crisis prevention services.
• Provide services to individual clients or groups of clients.
• Promote a positive and cooperative relationship with all outside contacts.

Requirements for this position include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor's or Master's level degree in a related field or a high school diploma or three or more years of relevant field experience.
• Related experience or training with mental or behavioral health conditions.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Comprehensive training.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
• Paid-time off.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations.

About ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions

To learn more about ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions please visit

http://www.viaquestinc.com/core-services/behavioral-mental-health/

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http://careers.viaquestinc.com/viaquest-culture-of-choice/

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