The Psychologist – Applied Behavior Specialist (ABS) is responsible for providing psychological services to individuals and support, training and consultation to staff.

Mon and Fri 8a-4p, Tue and Thur 8:30a-4:30p and Wed 9a-5p

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, writes, implements and monitors behavioral interventions as necessary to meet individual’s needs.
• Assesses and completes appropriate sections of the CFA for individuals annually as well as review the behavior section of the PPO.
• Completes psychological assessments and reports as needed.
• Develops and implements in-service training for staff in regards to Behavioral Support Plans and behavioral interventions.
• Initiates and completes psychiatric consult forms.
• Participates as a member of Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Meetings.
• Participates in individual screening, admissions processes and programmatic movement/discharge procedures as needed.
• Attends and participates in monthly Psychology and Clinic Meetings.
• Communicates with staff to gather information for developing and writing Behavior Support Plans or other interventions.
• Participates as part of the Crisis Team as necessary to assist and train staff during crisis situations.
• Ensures required information is maintained in the individuals’ day programs and residential records.
• Collaborates with individuals and their teams to foster the development of relationships and skills that would be socially significant to the individual.
• Monitor behavior data collections.
• Submit progress notes and graphs monthly.
• Facilitate semi-annual/quarterly behavior plan of service.
• Will schedule and participate in annual pre-audits or as needed.
• Be responsible for the collection and summarization of data for the implementation or submission of Human Rights Limitations.
• Participates in monthly supervision and submits a monthly summary regarding site visitations, priorities, and accomplishments for caseload.
• Participates in projects and committees as needed.
• Maintains safety standards and follows all IGHL policies and procedures.
• All other duties assigned.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology
• Experience working with the Disabled population
• Valid NYS driver’s license
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

The Psychologist- Applied Behavior Specialist (ABS) agrees to uphold IGHL’s mission, emulate the values and commit to the vision.

IGHL Core Values

INTEGRITY: We are committed to an environment that is authentic, fair, honest and operates ethically.

COMPASSION: We treat each other with kindness and empathy, lifting up and supporting one another at all times.

TEAMWORK: We value collaboration, open communication, and building a supportive environment knowing together we can achieve more.

INCLUSION: We embrace diversity in people, ideas, and experiences where everyone is heard, appreciated and accepted.

RESPECT: We value individual experiences and feelings while treating people with kindness and dignity.

VISION

IGHL’s Vision is to be a Center of Excellence with state-of-the-art technologies and practices, embracing new business models and leveraging all of our resources. Our professional and competitively-compensated team members act I fidelity honoring the responsibility of providing a lifetime of support to individuals in the IGHL family.

MISSION:

The mission of IGHL is to provide lifetime support and innovation services for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

TAGLINE:

Supporting people through life

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.48 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person