Behavioral Specialist - JTASC 070

JOB SUMMARY: The BA Behavioral Specialist is responsible for providing intervention services in the form of screening, assessment, group and individual sessions with court ordered consumers. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification with or without an accommodation. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. 

The Behavioral Specialist shall perform the following responsibilities without limitation. 

• Perform outpatient intervention counseling
• Perform emergency screenings, assessments, interventions as needed
• Be knowledgeable of the Marchman Act
• Facilitate didactic group sessions
• Maintain open communication and respect with referral sources
• Promote substance abuse education in the community
• Adhere to intervention protocol as addressed in Chapter 65D-30
• Assist in networking resources and referral services for consumers
• Maintain center records in accordance with stated policies and procedures.
• Maintain consistency and accountability in consumer/contract reporting requirements.
• Maintain current all staff development requirements for this position.
• The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers.
• Willingness to abide by the company’s published rules and regulations

COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Motivation (KSAM) required for an employee to be successful. 

• Serving Our Consumers: Effectively meeting consumer needs, building productive consumer relationships, and taking responsibility for consumer satisfaction and loyalty. 

• Consumer Focus: Building strong consumer relationships and delivering consumer-centric solutions. 
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. 

• Age specific: Developmental stages, Assessment, Interventions
• Basic Job Readiness:  Courtesy, Flexibility, Reliability, Responsiveness
• Personal Effectiveness:  Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Management, and Thinking Skills
• Organization/Management:  Compliance with timelines
• Performance Specific:  Assessment, Consumer Focus, Empowerment/Advocacy, Psychosocial Intervention, Intervention Planning

• Effective Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. 

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

• Continuous Improvement: The ongoing process of achieving positive changes in service and processes in order to improve efficiency and quality. 

• Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful. 

• Expertise: Demonstrating proficiency of an employee's skill or knowledge within their field of practice. 

• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

JUDGMENT/DECISION MAKING: Utilizes established corporate policies and procedures in making decisions. Uses sound judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services field or related

• Experience:

• Two years’ experience working in the substance abuse or related field

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Completes all requirements according to Individual Training Plan within the first six months of hire and annually.  Other training and/or professional development may be assigned due to evolution of programs. 

POSITION CONTENT: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.  While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, and/or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.