Clinical Specialist I (NBU Outpatient) - $2,500 Hiring Incentive

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Specialist I to deliver on-site clinical services within the Behavioral Psychology department. This role focuses on applying behavior analysis principles to enhance children's adaptive skills and reduce problem behaviors. The position involves developing individualized treatment plans, conducting training sessions for parents and staff, and collaborating with other professionals. With excellent benefits including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement, this opportunity offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Child Care Subsidies

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with experience in behavioral disorders.
• Experience with developmentally disabled population is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing individual assessment and treatment plans.
• Conduct sessions, manage time, collect data, and implement interventions.
• Provide training and feedback to parents, teachers, and staff.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

Data Collection

Training and Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Specialist I will provide on-site clinical services for the Behavioral Psychology department based on principles of applied behavior analysis to reduce child problem behaviors and increase adaptive skills. The incumbent will provide parent, teacher, and staff training, and monitor the effectiveness and implementation of behavioral protocols in community settings.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the development of individual assessment and treatment plans. Conceptualize assessment and treatment plans and contribute during supervision meetings to overall development of the program.
2. Conduct sessions, manage time effectively, collect data, develop protocols, implement, and review interventions.
3. Provide training for parents, teachers, and staff, and give diplomatic and appropriate corrective feedback. Ensure protocols are correctly implemented. Demonstrate sensitivity to parent concerns. Provide timely updates to supervisory staff.
4. Initiate and maintain contact with relevant disciplines (e.g., nursing and social workers). Incorporate feedback from other professionals into assessment and treatment plans. Provide timely training to other professionals.
5. Develop a data collection system for parents, teachers, and staff. Obtain follow-up data promptly. Maintain up-to-date graphs and organize data to facilitate interpretation.
6. Complete evaluation reports, progress notes, and correspondence in a timely and thorough manner.
7. Anticipate problems and develop alternative strategies for solving issues. Generate solutions independently and in collaboration with the case manager.
8. Adjust presentation style according to the audience. Conceptualize information and succinctly summarize for different audiences. Answer questions related to case methodology or practical issues.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience:

• Experience working with the developmentally disabled population or children with behavioral disorders is required.

Benefits

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking, and child care subsidies. We also provide rich professional development opportunities.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Salary Range

Minimum: USD $39,747.76/year

Maximum: USD $65,065.73/year