¾HAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible as a member of the program team who observes and reports physical and behavioral symptoms under the direction of the Residential Manager. The Behavioral Intervention Specialist is an active participant in the implementation of physical care and therapeutic activities. Assists in planning and implementing treatment programs for students. Assist with training or re-training staff on verbal de-escalation skills, Certification in TCI and Verbal De-escalation, fill-in supervisor as needed. Participates in the development and implementation of student’s behavioral programs, this is accomplished by providing care and close supervision of facility students documenting behavior, by developing positive relationships with students and co-workers and following facility policies and procedures, implementing treatment plans, providing crisis intervention and treatment interventions as prescribed. Qualifications POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Bachelors Degree in psychology or a related field, high school diploma/ GED is required. An ability to maintain a stable environment and to provide guidance to students for which he/she is responsible. Prefer previous experience working in a residential or psychiatric setting with children and adolescents. Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment.