Behavior Intervention Specialist L2 (CLS)

To provide services designed to maximize the intellectual, social, and emotional development and functioning of individuals receiving services under the supervision of a Senior Behavioral Intervention Specialist and Ph.D. licensed psychologist. Provides individual, collateral, and/or group interventions.Provides off-site and/or satellite direct clinical interventions. Perform diagnostic evaluations, which may include assessment of intellectual functioning, adaptive behavior, emotional functioning and mental status, including Functional Behavior Assessments Design and implement behavior programs to increase social skills. Provide follow-up for documentation, support, and implementation of behavior programs. Provide staff training in behavior modification principles. Complete Psychiatric Appointment Review forms prior to all psychiatry appointments.Monitor individuals’ progress according to treatment plan and make modifications when indicated Participates in team meetings, case conferences. Maintain clinical documentation and complete periodic reviews. Participate in regular supervisory contact with licensed psychologist or senior behavioral intervention specialist. Provide crisis intervention. Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor. Ensure that work-related safety procedures are in place and are being adhered to by staff. Observance of an unsafe act or a potentially hazardous work environment must be immediately reported to supervisor and/or safety committee.Provide agency wide training at new hire trainings in Positive Behavior Supports and other areas determined by the Psychology and Training departments. Receives training for agency SCIP-R instructor and maintains certification on annual basis (teach one 3 day full SCIP-R course and 2 recertification trainings per year).Personal Outcome Measures training required prior to conducting evaluations and assessments.Must have Master’s degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, or applied psychology. Physical Aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of an adult/child participant.

Created: 2025-11-01