Behavior Support Specialist - Psychiatry

Overview

Shift hours: 3pm - 11pm; with a weekend rotation

Job Description Summary

Assesses, develops, and implements behavioral intervention services for patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities, disruptive behavior disorders, or significant challenging behavior in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.

Essential Functions

• Conducts assessments of patients' behavioral and emotional needs.
• Develops and implements individualized behavioral intervention service plans. Monitors and documents patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as needed.
• Trains and coaches the treatment team to implement designated teaching procedures.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and connection to ongoing services.
• Performs data collection and analysis for patient specific plans and site-wide procedures.
• Provides education and support to patients and their families.

Education Requirement

Master's degree in psychology or a related field, or completion within 1 year of hire, or equivalent education or certification and experience, required.

Licensure Requirement

• (not specified)
• Certifications: Board Certified Behavior Analyst(BCBA), preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work independently, be self-directed and manage schedule in accordance with clinical standards.
• Ability to work with behaviorally challenging children and adolescents in an inpatient setting.

Experience

Two years of direct experience with populations who present with disruptive behavior disorders or intellectual and developmental disabilities, required.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally

Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors

Frequently

Color vision, Depth perception, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Walking

Continuously

Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above

• Demonstrate ability to pass MCPP and CCM crisis management trainings once trained

Additional information

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"