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About the Role

Able2 is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist Level II to develop, implement, and revise Behavioral Support Plans or Services. This role is crucial in enhancing the quality of life for individuals served by the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and revises Behavioral Support Plans/ Services appropriate to individuals’ needs with Consulting Psychologist.
• Obtains Human Rights Committee approval for Behavior Support Plans that include the use of restrictive interventions, limit an individual’s rights, or include the use of medication to modify or control challenging behavior.
• Provides initial and on-going training, support, and debriefing with staff in the implementation of Behavior Support Plans/ Services for individuals on their caseload.
• Assist program areas or residences in times of behavioral crisis which may include working non-traditional hours.
• Completes an Adaptive Behavior Assessment annually, triennially, or as required for each individual on their caseload in accordance with the current assessment tool being utilized by the Psychology Department.
• Participates in direct service aspects of each individual’s program (ADL’s, feeding, transporting, recreation activities) as needed to develop relationships and observe behavioral needs.
• Conducts individual and/or group debriefing sessions, under the supervision/ direction of the Consulting Psychologist, for individuals on their caseload as referred by the Treatment Team and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
• Must have provided behavioral services for an agency in the OPWDD system as of, and continuously since, December 31, 2012.
• Must be actively working toward a master’s degree in an applied area of psychology, social work, or special education; or completes at least one graduate-level course in an applied health service area of applied psychology, social work, or special education each year.
• Must have a BCBA or an LBA.
• Must have a master’s degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology as it relates to human development and clinical intervention, or a related human services field; or a New York State license in mental health counseling.
• Must have or obtain OPWDD-approved specialized training or experience in functional assessment techniques and behavior support plan development.

Skills

• Behavioral Support Plan development
• Behavioral intervention
• Human Rights Committee approval processes
• Staff training and support
• Behavioral crisis intervention
• Adaptive Behavior Assessment
• Functional assessment techniques

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Dependent on experience and education

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field
• Master's degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology as it relates to human development and clinical intervention, or a related human services field
• New York State license in mental health counseling
• BCBA or LBA certification

Salary/Compensations

• $25.75/hr to $27.55/hr

Benefits

• Accrued paid time off starting day one
• Health insurance options
• Free basic life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K with employer matching

About the Company

• Able2 enhances the quality of life of the people they serve.
• Able2 has a long history of compassion and dedication to the individuals in their community.