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About the Role

Under the supervision of the Family Care Coordinator, the Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) is responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of all behavior support services for individuals. This includes psychological evaluations, functional behavior assessment, assessment/evaluation reviews, clinical trainings, behavior support programs and strategies, crisis intervention, counseling, case reviews, and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze baseline data on target maladaptive behavior(s) to establish current frequency, duration and existing contingencies.
Analyze potential existing functions of maladaptive behavior(s) utilizing baseline procedures and formulating a written Functional Behavioral Assessment.
Recognize and operationally define individuals’ maladaptive behavior and possible alternate adaptive behavior based on direct observations, record reviews, and input from the individual and team members.
Develop, implement, and assist in the training of team members in the implementation of formal Behavior Modification Programs.
Monitor individuals’ progress on, and team members implementation of behavior support plans by providing observation and feedback to family care providers.
Instruct FCP in specific, proactive, active, reactive, and data collection procedures that emphasize proactive interventions.
Provide regular and as needed consultation regarding issues such as crisis intervention, behavior modification programs, diagnostics, and teaching/training programs.
Assist with obtaining informed consent from individuals/families for the use of restrictive behavior support plans and psychotropic medications.
Facilitate completion of applicable Informed Consent evaluations, Home Alone & Community Alone Assessments and annual review of each assessment.
Provide written and verbal reports to individuals’ psychiatrists and other consultant clinicians.
Assist with facilitation of identified necessary clinical services that can address human sexuality, social skills, stress management, anger control etc.
Provide crisis support to assist individuals in coping with various psychological stressors.
Present behavior support plans, rights restrictions, and clinical recommendations to Human Rights Committee (HRC) and Informed Consent Committee (ICC).
Review and update Medication Monitoring Plans (MMPs) annually.
Conduct semi-annual reviews of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Medication Monitoring Plans (MMPs).
Facilitate annual clinical trainings on behavior support strategies, crisis prevention and intervention, data collection, rights restrictions, person-centered supports, and regulatory requirements.
Review and monitor Medical Immobilization/ Protective Stabilization and Sedation (MIPS) protocols, and restrictive interventions.
Provide emotional support, behavioral counseling, and educational training to individuals receiving services.

Requirements

At least a Master’s degree in a related field or a BCBA (national board certification in behavior analysis), an LBA (NYS License as a Behavior Analyst), or an LMHC and 3 years of experience.

Skills

Psychological evaluations
Functional behavior assessment
Behavior support programs and strategies
Crisis intervention
Individual and group counseling
Case reviews
Interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
Training and consultation

Location

Wading River, NY

Work Type

Part-time
Hybrid
In field

Experience Level

3 years of experience

Education Level

Master's degree
BCBA
LBA
LMHC

About the Company

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a human services nonprofit supporting the well-being of children, youth, families, and individuals across New York City and Long Island since 1929.
Our staff of more than 500 builds well-being by providing prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and medical and mental health services.

Equal Opportunity

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status.