SUMMARY

The Therapeutic Trainer (TT&S) and Behavior Management Monitor (BMM) is a BA level paraprofessional who works in tandem with a lead clinician who provides home-based family therapy or behavior management support for families. The TT&S/BMM assists in the implementation of a treatment or behavior management plan created by the lead in collaboration with the youth, family and other providers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the identified youth and family in achieving the goals set in the action plan
• Reports to the lead clinician on the case on a regular basis
• Services many include teaching the youth to understand, direct, interpret, manage and control feeling and emotional responses to different situations
• Assist the family in addressing the emotional and mental health needs of the youth
• Available by phone for consultation
• Attend and participate in weekly CBHI team meeting
• Participate in regular monthly staff meeting and scheduled trainings as required
• Utilize fully all components of current electronic health record system
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies and procedures
• Adhere to the clinic’s Policy and Procedure Manual
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• MassHealth approved Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Education, and Social Science
• 1-2 years of experience working with children and families
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License require.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

• Directly reports to Child and Family Program Director.
• Direct reports of this position are none.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Therapeutic Trainer/Behavior Management Monitor will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.

SMOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.