Behavior Clinician

Dungarvin

Behavior Clinician

Portage, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Behavior Clinician will assess behavioral strengths/needs of individuals served and write behavior support plans. The behavior clinician is responsible to train staff on implementation of the plan, assess implementation of the plan, monitor ongoing individual behavioral issues, and coordinate behavioral training/needs assessments.

    • Obtain and review complete written records and history of the individual referred for BSP development.
    • Provide recommendations regarding the type of environment, level of support, risk management strategies, and other specialized supports that would be required to provide support to the individual.
    • Complete an on-site review of the individual through observation and interview of the individual.
    • Interview staff that provide direct support to the individual.
    • Interview others who have a working knowledge of the individual, including, but not limited to, social workers, case managers, family members, residential and/or day program staff, etc.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    This position must qualify as a Level 2 Clinician defined by the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Behavioral Support Services as having a Master’s degree in the following areas:

    • Clinical psychology, counseling psychology; school psychology; other applied health service area of psychology
    • Special education
    • Social work
    • Or counseling

    A Level 2 Clinician may also be:

    • A licensed marriage and family therapist under IC 25-23.6
    • A licensed clinical social worker under IC 25-23.6
    • A licensed mental health counselor under IC 25-23.6

    Additional Qualifications:

    • At least 1 year full time, direct experience working with participants with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities.
    • Valid driver’s license
    • A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process

    Additional Information

    Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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