Behavior Clinician II
- Full-time
Company Description
Welcome to Dungarvin Supported Living, formerly known as Aacres. Are you looking to make a difference and create meaningful connections? We specialize in providing in-home support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Join our team and be a part of an organization that strives to improve the quality of life for the individuals we serve.
Company Perks/Benefits:
- Starting pay: $30/hour
- Full range scale (increases to starting rate based on length of employment at Dungarvin): $30-33.45/hour
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mileage reimbursement
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck- early pay access
- Dedicated training department with paid training
Job Description
The Clinician II will work to address the unique needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in our supported living programs. Individuals receiving services, which are provided in the home and community, are adults with often times multiple diagnoses and present with significant challenging behaviors. Many supported individuals have transitioned out of more restrictive settings, such as residential habilitation centers, state hospitals, correctional facilities, and diversion programs. They require increased clinical support in order to thrive in a community setting.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Manage caseload of individuals for treatment implementation, using either ABA or DBT therapy.
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Positive Behavior Support Plans (BSPs)
- Provide clinical guidance to Direct Support Professionals and Program Supervisors
- Conduct program visits to interact with staff and supported individuals
- Foster positive rapport with individuals, parents, and guardians
- Review data to ensure care meets individual's current needs
- Complete progress reports and update plans as necessary
- Assist in providing on-call support, crisis intervention and outreach as needed and appropriate.
- Consult and assist with assessment and implementation of supports needed such as reinforcement systems, coping skills, adaptive equipment, etc.
- Provide guidance and assistance with admission and discharge decisions on high needs cases.
- Participate in the debriefing of significant incidents of individuals on caseload when requested
- Attend person-centered planning meetings and home staffing meetings
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with external service providers including DDA, Consultants, Hospitals, Schools, ABA Providers, etc.
Qualifications
Must Have:
- Must have or be in the process of obtaining a master's degree in psychology, behavior analysis, mental health, special education, social work, or related discipline.
- 2+ years of experience with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and/or experience with IDD/mental health comorbidities.
Nice to Have:
- Preferred: Relevant experience in designing and implementing support plans for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, mental health, and/or challenging behaviors
- Preferred: Relevant experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Additional Information
At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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