POSITION PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, provides one-on-one behavioral interventions with children and youth receiving specialty mental health services in the client’s home/residential placement/school or during community outings; performs related work as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides one on one direct behavioral intervention with children/youth.

• Serves as a positive role model for the child/youth.

• Provides time-structuring activities.

• Provides immediate behavioral reinforcements.

• Provides appropriate time-out strategies.

• Develops behavioral treatment plans with input of treatment team.

• Provides cognitive behavioral approaches, such as cognitive restructuring, use of

hierarchies, and graduated exposure.

• Collaboration with and support for the family caregivers’ efforts to provide a positive

environment for the child/youth.

• Assists the child/youth to engage in, or remain engaged in, appropriate activities.

• Helps to minimize the child/youth’s impulsive behavior.

• Helps to increase the child/youth’s social and community competencies by building or

reinforcing those daily living skills that will assist the child/youth in living successfully at

home and in the community.

• Assists in developing the child/youth’s ability to sustain self-directed appropriate

behavior, internalize a sense of social responsibility, and/or enable participation

proactively in community activities.

• Ensures safety of client at all times during the provision of Behavioral Services; remains

responsive to the client’s needs.

• Verifies the authorization for medical treatment forms and any other required forms are

completed and on file.

• Maintains confidentiality regarding child/youth and his/her family.

• Reports incidences of suspected of child abuse in compliance with mandated reporting

requirements.

• Communicates professionally with clients, parents, and guardians. Attends ongoing

clinical supervision a meeting as required; participates in case conferences and related

meetings as directed.

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct progress notes and other written records in

accordance with program policies.

• Submits Behavioral aide progress notes within the timeframe stated in program policies.

• Follows program policies and procedures established by Reaching Clarity, Inc. and DCH.

QUALIFICATION:

Knowledge of:

• Basic medical and psychiatric terminology.

• Techniques for dealing with emotionally challenged children, youth, and/or their families.

• Client charting and the processing and maintenance of required documentation.

• Psychotropic medicines and their side effects.

• Mandate reporting.

• Correct English usage including spelling and punctuation.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and early mornings.

• Must obtain criminal history fingerprint clearance prior to employment.

• Must be physically mobile.

• Must have access to a telephone.

• Must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license, current automobile insurance including a

minimum, and a vehicle for work.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Children

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road