Agency:
Legacy Treatment Services
Program:
Salem Clinical Staffing
Position:
Behaviorist
Location:
Mannington, New Jersey
Contact: Samantha Kunz, Division Director of Adult Services, at SKunz@legacytreatment.org
Duties:
Plans and provides behavior management programs for consumers ages 21+ on the inpatient unit who are dually diagnosed with IDD and mental health disorders. Provides related services to administrators, staff, parents, and the community as appropriate. Actively participates in the development and implementation of policies relative to the management of problematic behaviors. Identifies target behavior, conducts the Functional Behavioral Assessment as well as the plan development. Monitors all plans, supervises all documentation, and is responsible for all training of staff involved in behavior plans.
Education/Experience:
Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or Special Education, with preference given to a BCBA. Three years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities involving behavior modifications. Prior experience developing, analyzing and implementing Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Support. Must be working toward a BCBA if he/she does not already have licensure in the field. BCBA preferred.
Hours
Full Time