Behavioral Intervention Specialist
TemPositions Group Of Companies
Fishkill, NY
OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) to support the mental health and behavioral needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The BIS conducts functional behavioral assessments and develops behavior support plans.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create functional behavioral assessments and behavior support plans using baseline and ongoing data.
- Provide individual and group counseling.
- Present psychotropic medication and restrictive behavior plans to the Human Rights Committee.
- Train staff on implementing and monitoring behavior support plans.
- Coordinate referrals for psychiatric care, evaluations, and counseling.
- Serve as a liaison among IDT members, clinicians, hospitals, programs, and families.
- Maintain required certifications and complete SCIP or PROMOTE trainer certification.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s in a clinical or psychology-related field with training in assessment and behavior support planning.
- Minimum five years of experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
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Responsibilities:
Skills: Behavioral Intervention Specialist
About the Company
TemPositions Group Of Companies
Founded in 1962, The TemPositions Group of Companies is a privately owned full-service staffing firm offering temporary, contract temp-to-hire and direct hire services. We’re one of the largest regional staffing firms in the country, serving the New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and California markets.
While there are very few companies that can offer clients a truly broad range of skill sets, we can. We’re comprised of multiple specialized divisions, each staffed with individuals possessing years of hands-on industry experience. By having similar backgrounds to both our clients and the professionals we place, our internal staff understands the nuances and can select precisely the right individuals for the job. They can also proactively identify innovative ways of assisting our clients, and develop the appropriate systems or programs to translate these ideas into reality.
The TemPositions Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or genetic information.