AHRC NYC is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) for their Critical Time Intervention Program (CTI).
SALARY: $85000 per year plus a comprehensive Benefit Package....see Benefit information below.
SUMMARY
The Behavioral Intervention Specialist CTI Services provides crisis intervention services that may include evaluations psychological assessments and delivery of therapy and/ or behavioral supports.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides crisis intervention services that may include completion of evaluations psychological assessments delivery of therapeutic support and or behavior supports.
- Conducting ongoing assessments of peoples social needs psychiatric status and vocational and housing conditions at time of crisis
- Drafting of behavior or treatment support plans for implementation during crisis and monitoring of persons ongoing crisis recovery.
- Conducting supportive clinical services either inperson inhome or other community settings by telephone or by teletherapy or by combination of methods as needed and appropriate.
- Follows a trauma informed care approach when providing support and intervention
- Coordinating psychological care and behavioral programs with relevant stakeholders in peoples circles of support.
- Attending CTI and other interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate and/or required.
- Accurate and timely maintenance of service records for people supported.
- Performs all duties necessary to ensure compliance with relevant regulations governing service provision including record keeping as well as adherence to CTI model of treatment.
- Performs other related tasks as needed or required.
Qualifications :
- Masters degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology Required.
- Documented training in assessment techniques and behavioral support highly desirable.
- At least 5 years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities and psychiatric diagnoses preferred.
- Strong effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven capacity to work productively in highly collaborative settings and to coordinate needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to make decisions independently and to react to unanticipated events in a prudent and timely manner.
- Flexibility to operate in a rapidlychanging work environment with ability to adapt and be sensitive to a broad spectrum of locales and circumstances.
- Committed and collegial team worker.
- Must be willing to travel within five boroughs of New York City.
- Valid NYS Drivers License a plus.
- Bilingual a plus
Additional Information :
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Training
- Paid time off (sick personal & vacation)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Savings account
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 403(b) match
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Referral program
AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age race color creed religion national origin alienage or citizenship status gender sex sexual orientation pregnancy disability marital status partnership status military status status as a victim of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking genetic information or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime