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About the Role

This position is a critical member of the services planning team, responsible for all aspects of behavior programming including observation, evaluation, development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the behavior programming: observation, evaluation, development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of documentation.
• Assure all psychological and related services are rendered according to an approved plan under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
• Fully participate as a member of the program team by providing programmatic input regarding programs and staff development.
• Focus on capabilities that can be enhanced and deficits that can be ameliorated, promoting self-determination and independence.
• Provide upon admission a review or full-scale psychological assessment per individual, as applicable.
• Perform annual review of records and update.
• Provide or arrange for a full-scale psychological evaluation based on team request or identified need.
• Provide a progress note on all behavioral programming as per agreed schedule.
• Attend or arrange for participation at meetings, acting as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and assisting with total program planning.
• Provide or arrange for consistent service area observation and monitoring of programs, plus accompanying documentation.
• Provide or arrange for assessment of each program participant’s intellectual, social, and emotional functioning to assist in diagnosis and service planning.
• Develop and present educational training programs for families and staff.
• Maintain proper storage and confidentiality of all files.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain a clean, tidy personal appearance for work.
• Ensure all individual safety at all times.
• Participate in regulated/mandatory in-service training programs.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record, adhering to assigned hours and schedules.
• Maintain a positive and friendly attitude toward peers and program participants.
• Exhibit dependability requiring minimal supervision.
• Exhibit ability to handle crisis situations or work pressure.
• Maintain an objective, creative, and alert personality.
• Consistently meet program deadlines for documentation.
• Requisition required equipment and maintain inventory.
• Develop and arrange for the monitoring of all behavioral tracking documentation.
• Develop and implement special programming and counseling opportunities.
• Provide initial employee empathy and behavioral management training.
• Utilize universal infection control procedures when potentially exposed to infectious materials.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited program in psychology and at least one year of experience in the assessment of developmentally disabled individuals and development of behavioral programs for the developmentally disabled preferred.
• OR a LCSW with experience in the assessment of developmentally disabled individuals/development of behavioral programs preferred.
• OPWDD waiver clearance before offering of position.

Skills

• Highly developed ability in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests, specifically objective, projective, and neurological test batteries.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical interviewing.
• Demonstrated ability in group therapy, group management, individual therapy, and family counseling.
• Excellent supervisory skills to oversee the work of interns and staff assigned to the psychology lab.
• Demonstrated skills in consultation.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Crisis Management/Composure.
• Confidentiality.

Location

• Malone, NY

Work Type

• Full Time
• Minimal travel

Experience Level

• At least one year experience in the assessment of the developmentally disabled individual and development of behavioral programs for the developmentally disabled preferred.
• Experience in the assessment of developmentally disabled individuals/development of behavioral programs preferred.

Education Level

• Master’s Degree from an accredited program in the field of psychology
• LCSW

Salary/Compensations

• $65,587.00 - $748,555.00 Salary/year