Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.
• One year of work experience with developmental disabilities.
• Good understanding of behavior modification techniques and positive approaches
• Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and superior listening skills
• Typing skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office

Essential Functions

• Implements and develops multi-site crisis management and behavioral management support services including crisis counseling and on-site staff support, as well as hands on physical crisis management assistance if required
• Develops, trains, distributes, and updates support guidelines, restrictive procedure plans, and behavior management plans for use in the resident’s home or vocational site
• Develops and implements ongoing behavioral health staff training including

o Crisis management training

o Staff training regarding new and existing restrictive procedure plans and use of behavioral support plans

o Counseling skills with developmentally disabled persons

o Understanding mental health disorders

o Comprehensive treatment program development for persons with Prader-Willi Syndrome

o Behavioral documentation and reporting

• Participates in monthly clinical/behavioral consultation meetings with residential managers and direct service providers
• Participates in individual and group clinical supervision meetings with the clinical department members and the director of clinical services
• Participates in treatment team meetings and case reviews as needed
• Files clinical records and provides written behavioral management plans, psychosocial reports, and monthly clinical meeting summaries
• Participates in ISP meetings, inter-agency meetings for the residents of the autism program, school meetings, and assists with the development of outcomes and goals,
• Completes daily multi-site (rounds) for staff support and resident contact to provide monitoring and counseling
• Provides temporary crisis staff relief and program staffing coverage as emergencies occur
• Implements on site incident report follow-up, consultation, and investigation services including post crisis management services review and performance processing with residential staff
• Assists with other duties as assigned