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The Behavioral Specialist provides strengths-based assessments that inform treatment planning and specific behavioral plans for youth residing in emergency and group home placements. The goal of this position is to remove barriers to a youth’s ability to live in a family setting while minimizing length of stay in the residential setting.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide behavioral assessments for youth in emergency and group home settings
- Participate in the development of a comprehensive treatment plan aimed at removing barriers to discharge
- Develop individual behavior management plans for youth as indicated by the youth’s assessed strengths, needs, and developmental stage
- Provide direct interventions to youth as needed and indicated in treatment and behavioral plans
- Participate in discharge planning for youth, providing transitional support, education, and training when discharging to a family setting
- Provide training, education, and support for staff to implement specific plans
- Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to address individual youth’s needs and assess progress
- Ensure thorough and timely documentation in accordance with agency, funding, and licensing requirements
- Attend and participate in weekly scheduled supervision, staff meetings, leadership meetings, and required trainings
- Participate in the Division’s on-call system
- Gain an understanding and commitment to LUK’s Mission, Vision, and Values and provide congruent services
Knowledge and Experience Required:
- Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or closely related field
- Eligible for Massachusetts clinical license
- Expertise and supervised experience in conducting functional behavioral assessments and selecting, implementing, and evaluating intervention strategies
- BCBA certification preferred
- Minimum of 1 year providing direct services to youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs required
- Experience working in a residential setting preferred
- Bilingual/bicultural candidates encouraged to apply
Skills and Abilities:
- Cultural responsiveness
- Strong communication skills
- Computer skills
- Able to work independently and collaboratively on a team
- Driver’s license along with reliable and safe transportation
