What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Clinician 2 ? Residential Ser position at LUK, Inc.?
The Residential Behavioral Clinician in LUK\'s Residential Services
provides strengths-based assessments that inform treatment planning and
specific behavioral plans for youth residing in emergency and group home
placements. The Behavioral Specialist will participate in the
development of a comprehensive treatment plan designed to enhance the
likelihood of success in a family setting while minimizing length of
stay in the residential setting. This position will develop individual
behavior management plans for youth and provide direct interventions as
needed and indicated. The Behavioral Specialist will also provide
training, education, and support to ensure staff successfully implement
behavioral plans for specific youth. The qualified candidate will have a
Master?s degree in Psychology or closely related field, with experience
and expertise in functional behavioral assessment and utilizing
behavioral intervention strategies. Experience working in a residential
Setting Is Preferred. Excellent Communication And Computer Skills
required. Valid driver?s license, reliable and safe transportation
required. This is a full-time position located in North Central
Massachusetts. Work will take place within the therapeutic milieu and
will include community-based travel. Work schedule must accommodate the
needs of the youth/family. Bilingual/bicultural candidates are
encouraged to apply. In addition to very competitive salaries LUK offers
a Substantial And Unique Benefit Package Found
https://www.luk.org/working-at-luk/benefits The Behavioral Specialist
provides strengths-based assessments that inform treatment planning and
specific behavioral plans for youth residing in emergency and group home
placements. The goal of this position is to remove barriers to a youth?s
ability to live in a family setting while minimizing length of stay in
the residential setting. Responsibilities Include: Provide behavioral
assessments for youth in emergency and group home settings Participate
in the development of a comprehensive treatment plan aimed at removing
barriers to discharge Develop individual behavior management plans for
youth as indicated by the youth?s assessed strengths, needs, and
developmental stage Provide direct interventions to youth as needed and
indicated in treatment and behavioral plans Participate in discharge
planning for youth, providing transitional support, education, and
training when discharging to a family setting Provide training,
education, and support for staff to implement specific plans Collaborate
as part of a multidisciplinary team to address individual youth?s needs
and assess progress Ensure thorough and timely documentation in
accordance with agency, funding, and licensing requirements Attend and
participate in weekly scheduled supervision, staff meetings, leadership
meetings, and required trainings Participate in the Division?s on-call
system Gain an understanding and commitment to LUK?s Mission, Vision,
and Values and provide congruent services Knowledge and Experience
Required: Master?s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or
closely related field Eligible for Massachusetts clinical license
Expertise and supervised experience in conducting functional behavioral
assessments and selecting, implementing, and evaluating intervention
Strategies BCBA Certification Preferred Minimum Of 1 Year Providing
direct services to youth and families who require behavior management to
address mental health needs required Experience working in a residential
setting preferred Bilingual/bicultural candidates encouraged to apply
Skills and Abilities: Cultural responsiveness Strong communication
skills Computer skills Able to work independently and collaboratively on
a team Driver?s license along with reliable and safe transportation
provides strengths-based assessments that inform treatment planning and
specific behavioral plans for youth residing in emergency and group home
placements. The Behavioral Specialist will participate in the
development of a comprehensive treatment plan designed to enhance the
likelihood of success in a family setting while minimizing length of
stay in the residential setting. This position will develop individual
behavior management plans for youth and provide direct interventions as
needed and indicated. The Behavioral Specialist will also provide
training, education, and support to ensure staff successfully implement
behavioral plans for specific youth. The qualified candidate will have a
Master?s degree in Psychology or closely related field, with experience
and expertise in functional behavioral assessment and utilizing
behavioral intervention strategies. Experience working in a residential
Setting Is Preferred. Excellent Communication And Computer Skills
required. Valid driver?s license, reliable and safe transportation
required. This is a full-time position located in North Central
Massachusetts. Work will take place within the therapeutic milieu and
will include community-based travel. Work schedule must accommodate the
needs of the youth/family. Bilingual/bicultural candidates are
encouraged to apply. In addition to very competitive salaries LUK offers
a Substantial And Unique Benefit Package Found
https://www.luk.org/working-at-luk/benefits The Behavioral Specialist
provides strengths-based assessments that inform treatment planning and
specific behavioral plans for youth residing in emergency and group home
placements. The goal of this position is to remove barriers to a youth?s
ability to live in a family setting while minimizing length of stay in
the residential setting. Responsibilities Include: Provide behavioral
assessments for youth in emergency and group home settings Participate
in the development of a comprehensive treatment plan aimed at removing
barriers to discharge Develop individual behavior management plans for
youth as indicated by the youth?s assessed strengths, needs, and
developmental stage Provide direct interventions to youth as needed and
indicated in treatment and behavioral plans Participate in discharge
planning for youth, providing transitional support, education, and
training when discharging to a family setting Provide training,
education, and support for staff to implement specific plans Collaborate
as part of a multidisciplinary team to address individual youth?s needs
and assess progress Ensure thorough and timely documentation in
accordance with agency, funding, and licensing requirements Attend and
participate in weekly scheduled supervision, staff meetings, leadership
meetings, and required trainings Participate in the Division?s on-call
system Gain an understanding and commitment to LUK?s Mission, Vision,
and Values and provide congruent services Knowledge and Experience
Required: Master?s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or
closely related field Eligible for Massachusetts clinical license
Expertise and supervised experience in conducting functional behavioral
assessments and selecting, implementing, and evaluating intervention
Strategies BCBA Certification Preferred Minimum Of 1 Year Providing
direct services to youth and families who require behavior management to
address mental health needs required Experience working in a residential
setting preferred Bilingual/bicultural candidates encouraged to apply
Skills and Abilities: Cultural responsiveness Strong communication
skills Computer skills Able to work independently and collaboratively on
a team Driver?s license along with reliable and safe transportation
