Behaviorist at BPS Therapeutic Stabilization Center

The Therapeutic Stabilization Center (housed at the Brockton Therapeutic Day School) is designed to meet the needs of students in grades 1-12 who have temporarily been removed from their home school due to a major emotional or mental health crisis or ongoing mental health challenge/s. Students at the TSC may have struggled with mental health challenges, school refusal, social emotional challenges, or may be coming from a recent hospital step down that requires re-acclimation to a school environment. Through a comprehensive assessment lasting up to 45 days, the center team including a teacher, behaviorist, and therapeutic support counselor will work to gain an understanding of each student and create an action plan to support students in successfully re-entering their home school building. A psychiatrist will be available on an as needed basis to perform psychiatric evaluations. At the end of the assessment period, school teams will meet to discuss the student plan and BSC staff will assist in transitioning students back to their home school or therapeutic day school with important tools to support their social emotional and mental health goals. QUALIFICATIONS: 1.Certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst or Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst. 2.Successful experience working with students who present with emotional and mental health challenges in school setting. 3.Successful experience in the development of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans as well as with conducting comprehensive therapeutic evaluations of students. 4.Excellent organizational skills and communication skills 5.Safety Care Trained DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Work under the supervision of the Coordinator of School Based Therapeutic and Behavioral Health. 2.Cultivate positive relationships with students, staff, parents and/or guardians. 3.Daily case management and therapeutic care of students enrolled in the TSC. 4.Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessment of students enrolled in the TSC. 5.Conducting individual, group and whole class counseling and social skills interventions. 6.Develop and produce clinical reports and behavior support plans. 7.Attend IEP and or Section 504 meetings and consult to school staff and families. 8.Consult and collaborate with classroom teachers, administrators, and other school personnel on behalf of students. 9.Develop a strong understanding of community-based resources and build a network of potential referral sources. 10.Assist student and parents/guardians with referrals to community-based resources. 11.Advocate and promote equity and access for all students in accordance with the school's academic mission and school improvement plan. 12.Communicate regularly with families and caregivers through conferences, phone calls, home visits (accompanied by a designated BPS employee) and email to discuss students’ progress in an effort to engage all families in the success of their child. 13.Demonstrate cultural competency and a respect for the diversity of the community. 14.Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools, or designee. REPORTS TO:Coordinator of School-Based Therapeutic and Behavioral Health WORK DAY: Middle School work schedule COMPENSATION:According to Contract Fund Code to be Charged:Local funds

Salary : $53,190 - $105,000