Job Details

ICES Inc. is a human services company serving individuals with cognitive disorders, mental illness, and those on the autistic spectrum since 1998. Our caring human service professionals focus on the individuals’ personal strengths to make the most of valuable community resources while promoting respect and dignity of all. We serve individuals in private residences, public schools, respite facilities, emergency placements, community work sites, training centers, supervised living arrangements, and our own state-licensed group homes.

High Level Description:

We are seeking a Clinician to provide the individuals we serve with quality clinical services which include but not limited to state of the art evidence-based interventions in behavior management. This position will be reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Clinical Services. The position is a full-time, 40-hour position and entails two evening shifts per week and one weekend day per month. The position is located at our Naugatuck office; however, time will also be spent at our various residential facilities both in Waterbury and Naugatuck areas. Salary will base on experience and credentials.

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical:

• Perform (run) monthly and quarterly audits utilizing Therap
• Maintain a schedule and prepare PRC and HRC packages for individuals due for review
• Attend/represent agency at PRC/HRC review meetings
• Participate in the development of functional behavior assessments and positive behavioral programs
• Maintain and complete data on excel as well as complete DAC’s clinical reports and ensure their accuracy
• Daily review of Therap incident reports and 255 for proper completion
• Participate in psychiatric appointment rotation as well as complete behavioral summaries for psychiatric appointments
• Prepare reports for individuals IP and Bi-annual meetings
• Participate in review of positive behavioral support plans and ensure plans are updated
• Ensure proper documentations and updates are completed following IP, Bi-annual, & quarterly meetings

Training/Support:

• Participate and teach DSPs mental health
• Observe and collect data for FBA’s
• Train staff on positive behavioral support plans and any updates
• Attend department meetings
• Participate in training staffs on the use of Therapy and behavioral tracking
• Model and train managers/staff on behavioral interventions to increase target behaviors/pro-socials

Competencies/Skills Required:

• Teaching skills
• Understanding of ABA
• Flexibility
• Ability to work in a team
• Time management skills
• Basic math’s skills
• Advocacy skills
• Knowledge of mental health diagnosis
•  Cultural competence
• Knowledge on the use of Therap
• Basic statistics/data analysis
• Oral/written communication skills
• Good listener
• Basic computer skills
• Problem-solving skills