Behavior Specialist

General Summary

The Behavior Specialist I is responsible for providing psychological services to the clients on the main campus of Beverly Farm Foundation within their assigned unit according to their caseload and interdisciplinary team request.

Responsibilities

• Provide an annual assessment for the clients on their caseload (individuals receiving a psychotropic medication, clients with mental illness and/or clients with a level II or level III intervention in their behavior management plan).
• Write behavior management plans for clients on their caseload or as requested by Interdisciplinary Team.
• Monitor clients on psychotropic medications progress on behavior management programs monthly by reviewing behavioral data and making a progress note in the client’s chart and by conducting a Psychotropic Drug Review.
• Accompany clients to psychiatry appointments, follow up with psychiatric care provider regarding the client's progress on a regular basis, review any psychiatric recommendations with the Team.
• Consult with physician in conjunction with the nursing staff regarding behavioral or medication issues on an as‑needed basis.
• Teach classes in regard to behavior modification and aggression management.
• Provide in‑services annually and on an as‑needed basis to staff regarding behavior issues.
• Serve as a representative to the Human Rights and Behavior Management Committees for the clients who require level II or level III intervention.
• Provide permanent records for all clients within the assigned unit.
• Provide social support for clients who have emotional or adjustment issues on an as‑needed basis.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology; experience in behavior intervention/behavior management preferred.

Skills

• Highly proficient computer skills and comfortable with software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) or similar software. Advanced knowledge and use of Outlook.
• Interpersonal skills – focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, unit directors, clinical director, human resources, employees, clients and the general public.
• Oral communication – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; actively participates in organizational meetings and events.
• Written communication – writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs.
• Teamwork – balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with dignity and consideration regardless of status or position, accepts responsibility for own actions.

Abilities

• Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning ability: apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or report form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in non‑standardized situations; use tangible and intangible information to come to a result.
• Technology skills: utilize computer to accomplish job tasks; computer literacy essential in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and databases; knowledge of Outlook or similar program.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, crawl, and reach. The employee will occasionally use a mechanical lift, climb stairs and ramps. The employee will frequently and occasionally lift and/or move up to or over 75 pounds. From time to time the employee may be required to work long hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. On occasion, noise level may be very loud; the work environment may be cold and hot.

Work Environment

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this position.

Compensation

$45,000 - $48,000