Behavior Intervention Specialist (Non-Profit) Manhattan

AHRC NYC is looking to hire a Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) for their Manhattan Adult Day Services program. The BIS provides behavior support services diagnostic evaluation and treatment services as a member of departmental or inter-departmental interdisciplinary teams.

Compensation Package: $62000 per year depending on licenses certifications and experience. In addition this position comes with a generous and comprehensive health benefit package. See Benefit information below.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (35 hours)

Location: 101 Norfolk Street - Manhattan

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• After completion of Functional Assessment develops individualized behavior support plans and staff intervention plans following required format for content and quality.
• Implements and monitors effective behavioral data tracking systems.
• Completes additional behavior health related plans and documents as needed.
• Provides training to staff on behavior treatment plans and on topics/plans related to behavioral health.
• Completes assessment and Psychological Evaluations as needed.
• Engages individuals in individual and/or group treatment as needed. 
• Coordinates psychological care and behavioral programs with families medical providers residential settings or other relevant stakeholders in the individuals service provision. 
• Provides crisis intervention as well as instructs staff in appropriate techniques for addressing challenging behaviors.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate providing input particularly on individuals with identified or emerging behavioral challenges.
• Accurately and timely maintains appropriate service records for individuals supported to ensure quality intervention and regulatory compliance.
• Performs all duties necessary to ensure compliance with relevant regulations governing service provision including record keeping.
• Conducts other related tasks as needed or required.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in clinical/treatment psychology (with training in assessment behavioral support plans).

• 2 years direct experience with developmental disabilities: creating implementing and monitoring behavioral support plans or supervising/training others in their implementation.

• Strong verbal/written communication skills.

• Experience overseeing administrative tasks for regulatory compliance and program operations.

• Ability to collaborate effectively and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

• Adaptability to fast-paced evolving environments and organizational cultures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification (BCBA) or state licensure.

• Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Additional Information :

Benefits

• Low Cost Quality Medical Insurance 
• Paid time off (sick personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible Spending account

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 :

Full-time