Behavior Intervention Specialist

Job DetailsLevel: Experienced Job Location: Bronx - Bronx, NY 10467 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $33.43 - $33.43 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day

What You’ll Do:

• Provide psychological services, including monthly, quarterly, and annual evaluations and reports.
• Deliver individual and group counseling.
• Develop, write, and monitor behavior modification plans in residential and day program settings.
• Complete Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Ensure all plans are accessible to staff and that data collection is measurable and objective.
• Train staff on the implementation of behavior plan strategies.
• Monitor progress through observation, data review, and staff interviews; revise plans as needed.
• Prepare written monthly progress summaries, annual, and semi-annual reports.
• Attend clinical, supervision, and treatment team meetings; share behavioral analysis with teams and families.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, including completing the behavioral section of Psychiatric Consult forms.
• Obtain informed consent for any restrictions in behavior plans and present to the Human Rights Committee.
• Complete psychological reports as required.

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited program in a clinical or treatment field (psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology).

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including developing, implementing, and monitoring behavior support plans.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and access to a personal vehicle.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Highly collaborative and energetic team player.

What IAHD Offers

• Competitive Salary
• Full Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Agency-paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Financial Guidance
• Generous PTO: Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holidays
• Aflac Voluntary Benefits + Wellness Incentives
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
• PSLF-eligible Employer (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• Access to EAP & Exclusive Employee Discount Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement upon completion of two years of employment

Location: Various Openings in The Bronx, NY & Westchester County

Schedule: Full-Time

Vaccination: Must be fully vaccinated (COVID-19)

IAHD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.