Behavioral Intervention Specialist - Brooklyn
Independent living Association, Inc · NY, US
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Responsibilities
- Assess consumer functioning using standardized instruments and informal methods, including record reviews, staff interviews, and behavioral observation.
- Arrange for standardized testing as needed.
- Report assessment findings and recommendations to the IDT.
- Report consumer progress or lack thereof to the IDT during scheduled team meetings.
- Develop behavioral treatment plans, monitoring plans, and behavior guidelines/protocols based on team review and recommendations.
- Conduct regular staff in-services to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans.
- Monitor consumer progress through formal review of behavioral data and incidents.
- Discuss consumer progress at monthly IDT meetings and individual ISP meetings, including a semi-annual report.
- Develop special data collection systems for specific consumer needs.
- Train staff on individual psychological profiles and needs beyond standard training.
- Follow up on group training through direct observation of individual staff performance.
- Act as the primary advocate for individuals with outside mental health or behavioral service providers, including psychiatry.
- Prepare consults for psychiatric appointments detailing current mental and behavioral status and team recommendations regarding medication.
- Attend regularly scheduled team meetings and residential staff meetings.
- Obtain informed consent for potential consumer rights restrictions, including psychotropic medication or SCIP-R physical techniques.
- Inform the team and relevant parties when consents have been obtained.
- Attend monthly HRC meetings and present individual cases annually for committee approval.
- Maintain an ongoing record of proper forms at the facility for review.
- Adhere to confidentiality standards and HIPAA practices.
- Contribute to the smooth operation of the facility and agency reputation through professional behavior.
- Maintain required contact with the CAB representative for Willow brook Class Individuals when appropriate.
- Maintain regular contact with the Medicaid Service Coordinator regarding psychiatric or behavioral issues.
- Maintain regular contact with the Psychology Services Coordinator for supervision and feedback on psychiatric, behavioral, and human rights related issues.
- Perform all other duties as required.
Requirements
- Must be computer literate.
- Must be detail-oriented.
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills.
Skills
- Psychological services
- Assessment
- Behavioral treatment planning
- Data collection
- Staff training
- Advocacy
- Psychiatric services consultation
- Informed consent
- Confidentiality
- HIPAA practices
Experience Level
- One to Three (1-3) years’ experience working with the DD population
Education Level
- Masters in Psychology or related field required