Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) -

Responsible for creating and providing personalized behavioral support and intervention plan to address the behavioral, emotional, and psychological needs of individuals. This includes conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing evidence-based interventions, and monitoring progress. To collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and offers counseling, guidance, and education to individuals, their families when needed, and staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical services consistent with the agency’s mission and vision. Strong knowledge of developmental disorders, mental health conditions, behavioral management techniques, and therapeutic strategies is required. To assist in providing crisis intervention whether on site or by phone. BIS also upholds the philosophy of the Behavioral Mental Health Model/Positive Behavioral Support and Gentle Teaching. Routine travel to programs sites for meetings and client visits is required. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, emotional intelligence, and organizational abilities.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments:
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the behavioral, emotional, and psychological functioning of individuals with developmental disorders and dual diagnosis.
• Collaborate on personalized treatment plans:
  • Collaborate with clients, their families when needed, staff, and the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized treatment plans addressing specific goals and needs.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and therapeutic strategies:
  • Provide evidence-based interventions and therapeutic strategies tailored to the unique needs of each individual, focusing on behavioral management, skill-building, de-escalation, interpersonal conflict, and emotional regulation.
• Offer emotional support and guidance as needed:
  • Offer emotional support and guidance as needed to individuals, their families, staff by helping them understand and cope with the challenges associated with developmental disorders and dual diagnoses. Will also conduct onsite support as needed.
• Monitor and document individual progress:
  • Monitor and document individual progress, collect data and maintain accurate records of behavioral observations, treatment plans, and intervention outcomes.
  • Update and maintain Medication Monitoring Plans (MMPs) to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuity of patient care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including psychologists, medical liaison, staff, and multidisciplinary team, to ensure a comprehensive approach to care.
• Stay up to date with research and best practices:
  • Stay up to date with current research, best practices, and advancements in the field of developmental disorders and dual diagnosis, applying new knowledge to inform treatment strategies.
• Compliance:
  • Adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client care and documentation.

*This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.  Other duties may be assigned.  Failure to comply with job duties or responsibilities will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension and/or termination.