The primary function of this position is to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA). Following the assessment, a Behavior Support Plan is developed and monitored, in coordination with the Clinical, Day Services, and Residential Services teams. The individuals served in this program have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Population served also includes people with SPMI, autism, and behavioral challenges.
The Behavioral Health Coordinator is a professional person with the responsibility for directing the programmatic and clinical aspects of the day and residential program. Significant aspects of the work include: casework with individuals served by the program to address mental health or behavioral health needs; being familiar with a variety of therapeutic models including Applied Behavior Analysis, consulting with and training Program Managers and Direct Support Professionals in behavioral interventions including documentation and behavioral support strategies, oversight of the Individual Program Plan (IPP) process, developing and maintaining effective partnerships with local and state agencies, developing and maintaining interagency and community relationships, and exercise of independent judgment within a broad framework of rules, regulations and policies to insure compliance with DD regulations.
The values and principles which underpin these activities must be reflected in exercising each of the duties outlined. These principles include the protection and enhancement of the rights and dignity of everyone; maximization of involvement and decision-making of the individuals served by the program; recognition that the individuals we serve are members of their community and are entitled to access of generic services, activities, and resources; appreciation that meaningful relationships with family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers are natural, voluntary and must include non-disabled individuals.
Responsibilities Include:
• Program Development.
• Participate in the screening of all prospective consumers by reviewing referral
packets, interviewing the individual, and meeting with involved family,
clinicians, and service coordinators.
• Make recommendations of needed supports and environmental adaptations.
• Reviews case management activities, goals, and rules with NILC team
Behavior Support Plans
• Completes Functional Behavior Assessments which helps to provide direction to provided services.
• Developing, training, and implementing Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), utilizing positive behavior supports including behavior modification strategies, community integration, health, recreation, activities of daily living, etc. to ensure quality service delivery.
• Develop and train Safety Plans for individuals served.
• Write and Review of data collection on BSPs, FBA on at least a monthly basis.
• Responsible for supervising, coordinating, and monitoring the delivery of
treatment and clinical services and ensuring prompt and proper
implementation of all clinical aspects of ISP mandated services.
• Provide ongoing consultation and when necessary, supervision to Managers and Direct Support Professionals in all aspects of the IPP system and the delivery of high-quality services to the Individuals served by the residential
and day program.
• Attend trainings and workshops as needed to stay current with the ever-
evolving clinical service delivery.
• Coordinate materials for the Internal Review Committee (Human Rights),
Department of Health and Human Services, Developmental Disability
Systems, and peer review as needed.
• Maintain BSP goals database.
• Review General Event Reports, T-logs and data collection on Therap to make
recommendations regarding effectiveness of behavior support plans, safety plans, etc.
General Duties
• Collaborate with the management team to ensure comprehensive training programs that will equip all staff to perform all programmatic duties competently.
• Attend ISP meetings for clients with behavioral needs (2x per year for each individual)
• Liaison to families, service coordinators, medical personnel, consultants, providers, and Internal Review Committee
• Monitor incident reports.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with other agencies, community
organizations, or other interested parties regarding program objectives and
services.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Director to ensure compliance with
all licensing, regulatory and/or contractual obligations.
• Conduct periodic on-site review of service delivery.
• Prepare various documents and reports as required or requested by agency and
DDS officials.
• All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• This position must be held by a licensed individual. Minimum of Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) is required, Independent Practitioner’s License (LIMHP) is preferred.
• 3-5 years case management experience in either DD/mental health
• 3-5 years’ experience working with individuals suffering from mental health
diagnosis.
• Experience developing and managing treatment plans for mental health
individuals.
• Ability to take lead role in discussion of individual mental
health/crisis/intervention strategies.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with other agencies, community
organizations, or other interested parties regarding program objectives and
services.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• Paid time off Medical specialties:
• Psychiatry Schedule:
• 8 hour shift Supplemental pay types:
• Bonus pay Education:
• Master's (Required) or LIMHP with experiences License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Required) Shift availability:
• Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person