BCBA/School Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a BCBA/School Clinician has its advantages

As the BCBA/School Clinician at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Generous 5+ weeks of paid time off your first year.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
• Salary: $68,588.52 - $77,162.09, commensurate with education and experience
• You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Learn more:
• A rewarding career while making a difference!

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Red Hook, NY, this position is responsible for conducting individual and/or group therapy as required by the student’s IEP, developing therapy goals and methods that can be integrated into other aspects of the student’s program. They will attend and coordinate Treatment Team meetings to set treatment goals and methods, to ensure that all aspects of the student’s program are consistent with other aspects and with state and agency regulations, policies, and procedures. They will develop and oversee implementation of behavior contracts or other intervention strategies in conjunction with the Treatment Team and consult with staff on Behavior Modification and other treatment techniques in the classroom. The BCBA will work with the Case Manager to assure that treatment plans are coordinated, and that student needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic relationship with students on assigned caseload. Conduct therapy sessions as scheduled.
• Develop therapy goals and methods that can be integrated into other aspects of student’s program.
• Attends and coordinates Treatment Team meetings to set treatment goals and methods, to ensure that all aspects of student’s program are consistent with other aspects and with state and agency regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develops and oversees implementation of behavior contracts or other intervention strategies in conjunction with Treatment Team. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of learning and training methods based upon positive reinforcement.
• Works with Case Manager to assure that treatment plans are coordinated, and that student needs are met.
• Makes referrals to the Vocational Coordinator for assessment of Prevocational, Vocational, or competitive employment placement.
• Attends CSE meetings to discuss students' progress and goals.
• Responsible to create, monitor, train, and oversee program elements as designated by the Principal.

#sponsored

Responsibilities

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Masters degree in psychology, social work or related field. BCBA certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE: At least one year of experience working with a developmentally disabled population, or graduate study in specific treatment methods applicable to this population. Prefer experience with behavior modification and experience in a coordinating or supervisory position. Strong interpersonal skills required. Must be able to get along with many diverse personalities. Must handle detailed, complex concepts and problems and make rapid decisions. Incumbent must possess writing skills adequate to convey complex issues and concepts in a concise and intelligible manner.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.