IDD Behaviorist

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IDD Behaviorist

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

The Behaviorist works with individuals with mental health disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and co-occurring disorders to develop, implement, and review Behavioral Support Plans (BSP) under the supervision of a BCBA. Assesses skills, strengths, communication needs, and behavioral challenges to create person-centered behavior programs assisting the individual to continuously grow and achieve a fulfilling life. Completes behavioral assessments, analysis, and completes scheduled reports of assigned individuals. Provides ongoing training and education to staff for the successful implementation of the behavior program.

REPORTS TO:    

IDD Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY: Employees can receive supervised BCBA hours.

LOCATION:

This position will be working in North Brunswick NJ area.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, monitors and trains staff on BSPs under the supervision of the BCBA.
• Coordinates IDT meetings and the ISPs
• Responsible for ensuring that a comprehensive, therapeutic program is provided for the individuals served. 
• Provide ongoing assessment and observation of individuals served and create clinically appropriate BSPs based on outcome of assessments conducted. 
• Ensure that all direct care staff are trained and knowledgeable about individual BSPs. 
• Act as an integral part of the individual’s clinical treatment team and ensure continuity of care and clinical services.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments which may include FBA, FAST, and/or MAS. 
• Create and monitor implementation of BSPs under the supervision of the BCBA and in accordance with all regulatory and company standards. 
• Provide ongoing support and training to Direct Support Professionals with regards to individual BSPs, levels of clinical supervision required, and additional clinical interventions/services required. 
• Provide crisis intervention to individuals served. 
• Participation in all company councils as assigned. 
• Ensure that all applicable local, state, federal, and licensing regulations and internal policies are followed. 
• Maintain individual files and act as clinical liaison for assigned cases. 
• Collaborate with treatment team to ensure completion of individual treatment plans in compliance with all regulatory and company regulations. 
• Rotate 24-hour on-call with clinical team members. 
• Performs all duties within HIPAA regulations.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of individual visits.
• Must successfully complete all required trainings identified in RHA-Broadway’s specific training curriculum prior to the start date in the program and within six months according to RHA-Broadway’s training policies.  Also, must successfully complete all components of the On-the-Job (“OJT”) Training/Onboarding Experience and yearly Continuing Education (“CE”) courses based on program/licensing/contractual requirements.
• Ensure the integration and implementation of all RHA-Broadway’s procedures, state specific regulatory requirements, contract stipulations and accreditation standards, including but not limited to:
  • Knowledge that abuse (physical, sexual, verbal/psychological), neglect, exploitation and misappropriation and other code of ethics violations are against the law and company code of conduct. The team member must be able to implement all facets of the company’s Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation policy, including the responsibility of being a mandatory reporter. Per state requirements and company policy, team members will report immediately to the state licenser, appropriate company personnel and external contacts, and they will fully participate in all stages of an investigation pertaining to suspected abuse by team members, parents and others. Additionally, the team member must comply with any external (County, State or Federal) investigation or inspection.  Team Members NJ are required to contact state reporting agencies immediately;
  • Knowledge of all individual rights and the ability to identify, intervene and report appropriately when observing a violation;
  • Knowledge of the confidentiality policy and HIPAA laws, and always apply the practices governing those policies and legislation;
  • Knowledge of the subsidiary-implemented crisis intervention programs and be able to implement all protocols as identified in the individual’s treatment plan;
  • Knowledge of all company transportation procedures and operates all personal and company vehicles in accordance with those policies;
  • Knowledge of all company crisis/emergency plans and applies that knowledge during each test drill and actual crisis situation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or another human services related field with experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). 
• NJ Licensure as a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) preferred, not required. 
• Possess at least 2 years’ experience with individuals with Developmental Disabilities. 
• Possess credentials required by Federal or State law
• Experience utilizing Positive Behavior Supports and ABA. 
• Availability for on-call rotation. 
• Ability to anticipate challenges. 
• Ability to work independently and cohesively with a team. 
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually remain active, alert and able to respond to all scenarios.
• Possess the ability to perform and personally apply the state-specific crisis intervention program and CPR/First Aid skills in their entirety in trainings and actual events.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl, and exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• Continually required to stand, walk, sit, to utilize hand and finger dexterity, and required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.