What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) Day Services DAY 1 Benefits position at People's Arc of Suffolk?
Job Description
Job Description
- Completes Functional Behavior Assessments and other various Psychological assessments as needed.
- Creates and implements Behavior Support Plans and Restrictive Behavior Support Plans.
- Assesses and maintains behavioral data.
- Communicates with direct care staff regularly to review behavioral support, provide training, and act as a mentor to supporting staff.
- Assists with crisis intervention.
- Participates in screening / intake meetings for program and residential vacancies.
- Communicates and documents any events / activities that may hinder the health, safety, and well-being of people by adhering to Federal and New York State regulations and agency policy and procedures.
- Assists with investigative process for incident management.
- Acts as a member of the Program Planning Team and as needed, attends annual, semi-annual and team meetings.
Requirements
1.Master’s Degree in a clinical or treatment field in Psychology, Social Work, School Psychology, or Applied Psychology as it relates to human development and clinical interventions.
2.National Board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) and a Master’s degree in behavior analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology that is approved by OPWDD
3.NYS license in Mental Health Counseling
Benefits
