Behavioral clinician-Full time

• Program Supports
• As assigned, provide coaching and clinical guidance to Behavioral Health Associates
• Participate as an active member of the Behavioral Health team, including supervision sessions, collaborating to provide coverage for clinician absences, sharing expertise and clinical impressions with team members, and attending staff meetings and trainings.
• Support behavioral health quality initiatives and special projects.

• Other Functions
• Work with and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team including but not limited to care providers, Coordinators of Community Services, allied healthcare professionals, etc.
• Complete billing forms.
• Research adaptive and therapeutic equipment as recommended by the Clinical team.
• Attend all required trainings to include all DDA mandated trainings, all Athelas Institute, Inc. required trainings, and all trainings assigned by the Director of Clinical & Behavioral Supports.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings.
• Staff will be required to utilize agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, incident report filing, etc.
• Complete and maintain required trainings in accordance with DDA/State/Company regulations.
• Travel to various agency sites and work in a mobile setting.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Director or designee.

• Education & Experience Requirements
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field and an LCPC, LCSW-C or LCSW. license required.
• Ability to enter clinical supervision with our onsite board approved supervisors.
• At least one year of professional experience providing behavioral supports and mental health counseling for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously, in ambiguous situations with little direction, running toward problems without being asked; solutions oriented.
• Ability to remain flexible, calm under pressure and adaptive to changing situations.
• Experience working across cultural, geographic, and programmatic lines to positively support people served.
• Excellent oral and written communications; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage positive communication in difficult situations and the ability to provide candid/constructive feedback.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and knowledge of outcome systems required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to practice / teach positive behavioral supports and trauma informed care best practices
• Understanding of applied behavioral analysis
• Able to quickly learn Agency policies and procedures
• Able to communicate effectively with the public and employees in a professional, positive and friendly manner
• Able to handle multiple tasks
• Able to adjust in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility
• Able to keep complete, thorough, and accurate records
• Able to use a computer and computer software
• Must have excellent judgement skills
• Physical
• Requirements: Person must be able to walk, stand, and sit for up to 8 hours Person must be able to successfully demonstrate all Mandt Systems training physical interventions and techniques, to include assisting supported person to standing, providing assistance with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.

Benefits

Insurances: Health, Vision, Dental, supplemental coverage through Aflac Company Paid: Short / Long Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance PTO: Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Jury Duty Retirement Plan: 403B plan Employee Credit Union (SECU) Paid DDA and new hire trainings Paid Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification Paid Medication Administration Training Limited Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Program *dependent on Full or Part time status Please Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. All working hours and location may be subject to change