Emergency Room Diversion BCBA

Who We Are Looking For:

Be the change!  We are seeking a dedicated team member to join a creative, flexible, and intensive community-based team aiming to eliminate emergency room boarding for kids and instead to do what it takes to keep them safe at home with their families.  In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with youth and families in their homes and communities. 

Through early intervention and intensive community-based support, our team at JRI aims to divert psychiatric admissions via assessment, safety planning, coaching, psychoeducation, skill building, connections to informal and formal supports and 24-hr on call support. Our Emergency Department Diversion team is inclusive of Mental Health Clinicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Family Partners, and Therapeutic Support Specialists. Referrals for this service are exclusively through the Emergency Department and/or with the local Emergency Service Provider (ESP). Our services are short term, often around 8 weeks, with the goal being to stabilize and connect families to longer-term supports.

What You'll Do:

We are seeking a full time BCBA to provide comprehensive support for youth and their families. The youth you serve could be struggling with behavioral issues that are affecting their ability to be safe at home, in the community, and/or in school. Diagnoses that we see frequently are ASD, ADHD, and PTSD, as well as other mental health and developmental issues, and problems with family dynamics. You will conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment, and develop a behavior support plan to aid the youth and families you serve. You will participate in collaboration with youth’s school, other treatment providers, and the Department of Mental Health. The BCBA will provide training, support and guidance to program staff and families to best support the individual and follow through with plans. You will work on a comprehensive team including a Clinician, Family Partner, and Support Staff. You will also have the opportunity and responsibility to provide internal agency consultation and divisional support as assigned by the Area Director.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as BCBA, LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, access to free mindfulness drop-in sessions and MBSR training ), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

In addition to all of JRI's amazing benefits, we are offering a $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS to all new employees! We also provide work life balance and flexibility to ensure your life is as active as your career! 

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years or older.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Flexibility with scheduling, some evening hours
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.
• Travel within the Merrimack Valley and North Shore region required, with mileage reimbursement

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.