Behavior Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

SpringHealth is seeking a Behavior Clnician to join our team in Kankakee, IL. Candidates that qualify for this role must possess a bachelor's degree in a human-services-related field AND have 1,500 hours of ABA-related experience that can be verified by a BCBA or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

Qualifying documentation of 1,500 hours of ABA-related experience may include:

· Working in the ABA field with children or adults

· Behavioral health settings

· Residential or day program services

· Intellectual and developmental disability services

· Psychiatric units

· Paraprofessional roles

· Internships or practicums in psychiatric field or ABA field

Examples of qualified candidates include:

· Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) -OR- Behavior Technicians with a bachelor’s degree and 1,500 hours of ABA-related experience that can be verified by a BCBA

· Mental Health Technicians with a bachelor’s degree and 1,500 hours of ABA-related experience that can be verified by a Licensed Psychologist

· Paraprofessionals with a bachelor’s degree and 1,500 hours of ABA-related experience that can be verified by a Licensed Psychologist

At SpringHealth, we provide services for children and adults, using positive programming and non-aversive strategies to deliver the best quality support. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or mental illness to help them achieve their best overall health and well-being.

Our evidence-based programs and therapies are designed to give youth and adults more positive, active, and social lives. We conduct appointments in various locations. These include residential homes, schools, family homes, workplaces, and other community-based settings.

Some of the things our clinicians love about working for SpringHealth are:

• The ability to work from home when not in session.
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Great work/life balance
• Opportunity to work with multiple populations including adults and youth.

Responsibilities

• Conducts ongoing assessments to meet the needs of patients served.
• Communicates between supervisors, direct care staff members, family members, guardians, and collateral individuals regarding an individual's progress.
• Provides a monthly schedule to supervisors of appointments, home visits, and observations to monitor work advancement.
• Coordinates home, work and/or community-based visits to meet the requirements of observations, chart reviews, staff interviews, and data analysis.
• Ensures the Behavior Intervention plan is implemented effectively and properly.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and other pertinent meetings as required.
• Completes monthly and/or quarterly progress notes.
• Organizes training to certify staff and other team members are competent in the implementation of the Behavior Intervention Plan and/or documentation sheets.
• Provides follow-up interviews, home visits, and observations for continued support of an individual's needs.
• Maintains strong clinical records to guarantee information is readily available to interested parties.
• Acts as liaison with the public and mental health community to support development of ongoing goals.
• Assists in creating procedures for training materials to improve programs for individuals served.
• Complete continued education on behaviorally based interventions & techniques to stay competitive in the field.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with behavioral intervention and/or strong educational emphasis on learning and developmental psychology.
• Two or more years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behaviorally challenged population.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, bending, move from seated to standing regularly.

• State Specific Requirements:

  • Illinois: Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), or a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with 1500 hours of supervised experience performed by a Licensed Psychologist or BCBA.
  • Indiana: A master’s degree in a human related field (this includes but is not limited to BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Counselor)
  • Kentucky: A master’s degree in a human related field and 2 years of experience (this includes but is not limited to BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Counselor)
  • Georgia: Master’s degree in psychology, special education, counseling, social work, or related field OR BCBA, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist/Psychiatrist. All applicants MUST have at least 2 years of experience providing positive behavioral supports (writing BSP, functional assessment; plan development, training, and implementation) to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Must have documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on resume or transcript.
  • California: Must be a BCBA or BCaBA.
  • Virginia: BCBA, BCaBA, Licensed Psychologist or Positive Behavior Support Specialist Facilitator (PBSF), LPC, LSW or LCSW with training and experience and/or documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on resume or transcript.
  • Texas: Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or BCBA