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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Brevard, NC
Brevard, North Carolina

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Behavior Specialist-Brevard, NC-140000KF Job Behavioral/Mental Health Professional Primary Location United States-NC-NCBrevard Organization Cambridge

SUMMARY

Implements the treatment plan for behaviorally challenged and emotionally disturbed individuals by providing individual and/or group support and intervention. May perform assessments and evaluations, then develop a plan and teach based on the assessment. May also assist with the intake process.

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below.

  • Completes structured assessment interviews with parents/care providers. Conducts observation of the individual in appropriate settings such as home, school, or community
  • Reviews social history information, completes functional assessments, and targets appropriate behavior base line information for each referred client.
  • Writes and submits summary of assessment and recommended behavior support plan components to interdisciplinary team (IDT) or program manager as applicable.
  • Ensures behavior support plans and support services provided are in compliance with Individual Plans, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Encourages continuous, age appropriate, active treatment and learning opportunities for individuals served.
  • Advocates for the human rights and civil rights of individuals receiving services from the agency by attending and presenting behavior support plan information to human rights and other review committees.
  • Supports and trains staff in implementing behavior intervention plans and conducts classes and orientations as assigned by the program director. Attends staff meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings, as applicable.
  • Monitors assigned cases and initiates termination/transition process when appropriate. Ensures optimal caseload is maintained.
  • Assures that documentation and records are kept confidential, organized, and complete. Submits monthly documentation to supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Develops and maintains professional relationships with local contacts, other professionals, and staff members
  • Performs other related duties and activities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

Education and Experience:

  • Master degree in human service field plus one year of Child Mental Health experience post degree OR Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field with two years experience in Child Mental Health. Documented training in behavior modification techniques required.
  • Valid drivers license and reliable transporation.

    Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None required.

    AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT

    External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

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