Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist

Sdsoybean; Redfield (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and leave

Health insurance with $0 premium

Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Parental & Family Leave

Retirement plan 6% match

Tuition assistance in-state

Wellness program

Job summary

SD Developmental Center in Redfield, SD is seeking a Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist to develop, implement, and evaluate behavioral management plans for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This full-time role supports crisis intervention and staff training.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a human services field and at least one year of direct experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, leave, and retirement options,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services concentration or related field and at least 1 year of experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• CFR 483.430 compliance reference upheld in daily practice.
• Knowledge of CPI, PCT, and behavior modification principles.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Design individualized behavior modification plans as part of the ID Team.
• Conduct group sessions per ISP, including crisis management and psychoeducational groups.
• Collect, analyze, and report behavior program data.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Therapeutic communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Avatar EHR

Job description

Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist - 37617

Redfield, SD | SD Developmental Center | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

27.28 - 32.09 US per hour

Description

Our benefits Include:

• 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
• 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Flexible Benefits - Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
• Employee Wellness Program

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating behavioral management plans. Assess and intervene in emergency and crisis incidents by following individualized behavior treatment strategies or facility procedures to ensure the safety of clients and staff. Train staff in implementation of behavior management plans. Analyze, develop, monitor and evaluate psychological data. Provide active treatment supports and services to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities to ensure effective methods of behavior modification and treatment are implemented.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the ID Team which designs individualized plans for each client to ensure effective methods of behavior modification and treatment.
• Conduct group sessions to clients specified in the Individual Support Plan (ISP), to include but not limited to: crisis management and psychoeducational groups.
• Collects, computes and analyzes behavior program data.
• Provides staff in-service training to direct and/or support staff, to ensure proper operation of behavioral programs.
• Provides monthly progress notes based on the plans, observations and attendance.
• Utilization of crisis prevention and intervention utilizing non-violent crisis intervention techniques and SDDC policies and procedures.
• Member of Peer Review Committee, review and approve behavior support plans containing limitations and/or highly restrictive procedures.
• Represent Behavioral Health Team at, but not limited to: Human Rights Committee, Psych Consults, Medication Reviews, Supplemental Team Meetings, Annual Individual Support Plan meeting.
• Assist Behavioral Health Team in Functional Behavioral Assessments as directed by Psychologist or Behavior Analyst.
• Author evaluations utilizing person centered practices and integrated services and support domains for inclusion in the comprehensive functional assessment.
• Authoring behavior support plans without limitations. Co-author behavior support plans with limitations and/or highly restrictive procedures.
• Review administration of emergency interventions, safety frame record, safety precaution forms and incident report forms. Retain documents per retention manual.
• Participate in transition and discharge planning.
• Scoring various standardized tests that measure emotional, cognitive and behavioral functioning

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services Concentration, Special Education, or related field and has at least one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities. CFR 483.430

Knowledge of:

• behavior modification therapy principles and techniques;
• basic psychological evaluations and assessment tools and their administration;
• Crisis Management (CPI);
• Person Centered Thinking (PCT);
• Microsoft Office;
• Electronic Health Record (Avatar);
• Active Treatment.

Skill to:

• display strong written and verbal skills;
• effective time management and organization skills;
• display therapeutic communication;
• follow established policies, procedures and guidelines;
• conduct check-in or processing with client, post behavioral event.

Ability to:

• work independently;
• work collaboratively as an ID Team member;
• utilize CPI's Non-Violent Crisis Intervention;
• maintain records and prepare reports;
• facilitate group sessions, attend individual sessions;
• maintain the highest standards of confidentiality;
• provide staff Inservice on behavior plans.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here .This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.