SENIOR BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

Department

Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals

Division

Social/Human Services

Salary

$57,806.00 - $65,606.00

Job Profile

JC-02151400-6 - Senior Behavior Specialist

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30AM - 4:00PM

Non-Standard/ Non-Exempt, 35.0

Job Requisition Number

JR103428 SENIOR BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST (Open)

Pay Grade

C00322 A

Classification

Senior Behavior Specialist

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist a Clinical Psychologist in the design and writing of individualized behavior plans and intervention strategies that apply behavior modification techniques in working with individuals with mental illness and/or behavior issues in a hospital setting; to monitor and document progress in behavior modification efforts by collecting and charting clinical data as defined by care plans; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of a Supervising Clinical Psychologist from whom specific instructions are received; work is reviewed for technical competence and conformance to instructions, program plans and established policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Generally none, but in some cases may supervise Behavior Specialists.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To assist a Clinical Psychologist in the design and writing of individualized behavior plans and intervention strategies that apply behavior modification techniques in working with individuals with mental illness and/or behavior issues in a hospital setting; to monitor and document progress in behavior modification efforts by collecting and charting clinical data as defined by care plans; and to do related work as required.
• To perform behavior analysis in terms of triggers of target behaviors to make educated recommendations for individualized behavior modification interventions.
• To engage individual patients or small groups of patients in therapeutic activities.
• To provide direct behavioral treatment to high-risk clients in various settings.
• To run and facilitate patient groups focused on therapeutic activities (i.e., peer support, social skills, anger management, computer skills, horticulture, etc.).
• As required, to attend treatment team meetings and report on patients' progress.
• To document patients' progress based on collected data and clinical observations.
• To assist in providing in-service training related to behavior modification techniques.
• As required, to attend training sessions on mental health issues and behavior modification techniques.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of learning theory, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology and data collection procedures; the ability to implement specific and detailed behavior treatment plans; the ability to make accurate observations; the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; the ability to accurately and timely document in the medical record; the ability to record and represent data in statistical forms; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree, from a college of recognized standing, in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a closely related field with emphasis in Clinical, Abnormal or Behavioral Psychology, Behavior Treatment or Applied Learning Theory; and

Experience: A minimum of three year's clinical experience working with mental health and/or developmental disability populations,

Or. any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against:

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

Varicella (Chickenpox),

Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),

Hepatitis B titers,

Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

N-95 Respirator FIT test

Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at:

Cranston Ph: (401) 462-2001 Fax:462-1683

Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524 Fax: 567-4003

RISPH Ph: (401) 462-4142

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.