Psychology Associate - Behavior Specialist & Trainer

State of Washington; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay

ORCA card

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services SOLA program in Shoreline is seeking a Psychology Associate who will guide behavior support for adults with developmental disabilities. You will study client behavior, including mental health conditions and traumatic brain injury, and create plans to reduce harmful behavior and promote safer, more independent skills.

You will train Psychology Affiliates, supervise staff, model interventions, and provide consultation across SOLA

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology from an accredited program.
• Current LBA credential meeting RCW 18.380.050 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and write functional behavior assessments for clients with challenging behaviors.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate positive behavior support plans.
• Oversee behavior support services for clients with needs that may include mental health conditions, autism, dementia, substance use, or traumatic brain injury.
• Direct interventions to reduce harmful behavior and build pro-social skills.
• Identify service gaps and resources to maintain housing and community supports.
• Use data systems, including Therap, to track and analyze how well treatment plans are working.
• Consult with DDA Field Services staff during crises and help build Cross Systems Crisis Plans.
• Coordinate with mental health providers and other professionals on client care.
• Supervise, train, and support the Psychology Affiliate role.
• Provide training and technical assistance to SOLA staff to improve behavior support services.
• Model behavior support strategies directly for staff in participants' homes.
• Teach evidence-based practices for identifying, measuring, and changing behavior.
• Observe clients and staff in participants' homes to consult on behavior concerns.
• Select, train, and evaluate staff, and resolve performance issues when needed.
• Represent DDA at community and agency meetings.

Skills

Behavior analysis

Clinical oversight

Data analysis

Supervision and training

Consultation

Communication

Program knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)

Tools

Therap

Job description

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services SOLA program in Shoreline is seeking a Psychology Associate who will guide behavior support for adults with developmental disabilities. You will study client behavior, including mental health conditions and traumatic brain injury, and create plans to reduce harmful behavior and promote safer, more independent skills.

You will train Psychology Affiliates, supervise staff, model interventions, and provide consultation across SOLA