Job description

SUMMARY:

• Responsible for development and implementation of psychological services in ICF's and IRA's. Position requires "hands on" participant contact in both a counseling and physical capacity (SCIP). Develop behavior support plans, behavior protocols, and medication monitoring plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess and develop behavioral programs and/or guidelines for residents in a residential setting.
• Conduct observations and train staff in managing target behaviors and plans.
• Review and maintain current consents for psychotropic medications and restrictive behavior interventions.
• Prepare a written and verbal presentation to the Human Rights Committee.
• Meet with the Residence Psychiatrist on a monthly basis.
• Monitor all program plans and make necessary revisions on a timely basis.
• Prepare a written progress report and participate in quarterly and special clinical meetings.
• Review and update other documentation i.e. CFA, DDP2, Self Preservation Assessment at least annually.
• Assist the team in the screening of perspective candidates for possible residential placement.
• Assist other programs with Behavioral Management Techniques as needed.
• Provide in-service training to all employees.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Masters Degree in Psychology and/or BCBA certification is preferred.
• Consideration will be given to those who possess a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and at least two years of experience in the field of working with the special need population.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with special needs population: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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