Behavior Intervention Specialist

Horizon Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) for one of our clients in Fishkill, NY. The Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) will be working in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to assure that the mental health and behavioral needs are met of the individuals served.

Job Details:

Location:

Fishkill, NY Schedule:

Monday through

Friday Hours:

11am to 7pm

Weekly Hours:

37.5

FLSA Status:

Exempt Salary:

$70,000 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY

The BIS will work in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to assure that the mental health and behavioral needs are met for the individuals served. You will be responsible for functional behavioral assessments and behavior support plans, as well as providing individual and group counseling, staff training. As the BIS you will present psychotropic medications and restrictive behavior support plans to the Human Rights Committee. The candidate will have a case load of 25, locations: Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Wappingers and one for Carmel, Patterson, Pawling.

POSITION DUTIES

In conjunction with the IDT identifies behaviors and/or mental health issues of the individuals served that deviate enough from normative behavior as to need care. Oversee the collection of baseline data to be used to develop behavior support plans of monitoring plans. In conjunction with the IDT, completes a functional behavioral assessment prior to developing a behavior support plan. Writes behavior support plans and monitoring plans and revises them at least annually. Establishes both proactive and reactive data collection methods and reviews data at least monthly. Behavioral support plans will be developed as follows: Level 1 BIS may develop behavior support plans or services that do not include restrictive/intrusive interventions. Level 2 BIS may develop behavior support plans or services that do not include restrictive/intrusive interventions under the Supervision of a Level 1 BIS. Any behavior support plans or services which utilize restrictive/intrusive interventions must be developed under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or licensed clinical social worker. Formally trains multi-level staff in the implementation of behavior support plans and monitoring plans and in general approaches in managing challenging behaviors and mental health issues. Debriefs with staff after major behavior events. Spends time in their programs with the people we support based on program need. Ideally meeting on a weekly basis. BIS is responsible for balancing the needs of their caseloads. Makes referrals for psychiatric care, psychological evaluations and counseling services as indicated. Writes clinic visit summaries for these appointments and attends psychiatric appointments when needed. Acts as a liaison mental health services/behavioral problems between and among IDT members, clinics, psychiatrists, hospitals day programs, families, and concerned others. Obtains informed consents for psychotropic medications and restrictive behavior support plans. Presents psychotropic medications and restrictive behavior plans to the Human Rights Committee for approval. Prepare all required written reports and documentations in a timely manner. Maintains these reports and documents in an organized manner in the appropriate sections of the individuals' record. Participating in meetings include, but not limited to Life Plan, Day Programs, Departmental, Psychotropic Medication Regimen Review, and Special Team meetings. Attend supervision meetings as requested. Perform assessments, including, but not limited to, MTA Travel Training Readiness, Credibility, psychological, and sexuality assessments. Conduct interviews with the individuals we serve during investigations and provide written reports of these investigations in a timely manner. Demonstrates an ability to work effectively with the individuals served. Provide supportive counseling as indicated and document each of these sessions. Maintain current certification in SCIP or PROMOTE and become a certified trainer in

SCIP/PROMOTE

to teache classes for the agency. Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

LEVEL 1

BIS:

Master's degree in psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis, Counseling, School Psychology, Human Development or other related behavioral science field or BCBA with a relevant master's degree. Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and demonstrated experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing Behavior Support Plans. Level 1 BIS independently conducts behavioral assessments, develops behavior support plans, and oversees implementation of behavioral services. Level 1 BIS staff may supervise or mentor Level 2 BIS staff.

LEVEL 2 BIS

Bachelor's degree in psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Applied Behavior Analysis or related human services field. Minimum 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Strong oral and written communication skills. Personal Computer proficient in Microsoft Office. Able to travel to and access multiple locations throughout the metropolitan area. Able to work flexible hours and/or days, including possible overnight and weekend hours on rare occasions. Provides on-call behavioral service coverage via cell phone. Weekend/holiday coverage rotates throughout the behavioral service department. Adheres to agency policies and procedures, including, but not limited to Nova Time, Corporate Compliance, Cultural Sensitivity and Sexual Harassment. Performs all job responsibilities in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Adheres to the agency's corporate compliance program, including the code of business conduct, the NYS and federal false claims acts, whistleblower protections and mandatory reporting. Completes corporate compliance training at least annually. Fully cooperates in all corporate compliance investigations and reviews. #

HOS Pay:

$70,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person