Behavioral Assessment Specialist - PLMHP Required
Company: Region V Services
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: February 1, 2025
Job Description:
Description:
JOB SUMMARYUnder direct supervision of the Behavorial Assessment
Clinician, the Behavioral Assessment Specialist will be responsible
for providing consultative assessment services which include
addressing problematic concerns and developing behavioral
interventions. This position will conduct functional behavioral
assessments and write and train Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
to teach and implement behavior support plans. Duties include
observations, monthly analysis, attending Individual Support plans,
and working closely with teams.
ELIGIBLE FOR A $1,000 NEW HIRE INCENTIVE
SCHEDULEThe Behavioral Assessment Specialist position is a
non-exempt full-time position Monday-Friday, based on a 40-hour
work week.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with a requirement of
working on-site at an Apace location at least 3 days per week.
Apace offers a generous benefits package including health, dental,
vision, paid leave, tuition assistance, and retirement benefits.
Review benefits online @ www.goapace.com/benefits
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Work well with teams, recognizing that those who work with the
people we support on a day-to-day basis will be guiding plans and
interventions relying on professionals' technical knowledge.
- Conduct Consultative Assessment Services, under the supervision
and approval of the Director; monitor plans, coordinate, and
implement goals, objectives, and individual safety plans to comply
with DHHS guidelines and regulations. Consultative Assessment
Services may include, but are not limited to:
- Performing a Functional Behavioral Assessment including level
of risk necessary to address problematic behaviors in functioning
that are attributed to developmental, cognitive, or communication
impairments.
- Evaluating whether current interventions are correctly
administered and effective.
- Recommending best practices in intervention strategies with
consideration to the participant's medical and psychological
diagnoses, as well as environmental impact to service delivery to
the participant's team.
- Works directly with the Behavorial Assessment Clinician to
ensure the department achieves goals and improves the quality of
behavioral assessments and consultations.
- Be visible to employees and all those receiving services,
directly and indirectly. This visibility extends throughout all
Agency physical locations and all services provided.
- Maintain consistent lines of communication with staff,
coordinators, and teams to ensure behavioral and safety plans are
being implemented effectively. Keeps Apace's Leadership Team up to
date on operations and supports.
- Ensure Agency policies, procedures, and all State waiver
regulations are followed.
- Local travel required to Apace locations throughout southeast
Nebraska.Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of
Apace.
Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Lifting may be required at the service location. If lifting or
other adaptive equipment is available, it MUST be used.
- Ability to utilize all Agency required computer systems.
- Must have a strong sense of urgency, problem-solving skills,
and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Prioritizes work
to ensure that it is done in a timely manner and deadlines are met.
Minimum Qualifications
- At minimum, must possess and maintain a Provisional Licensed
Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) license to practice in the State
of Nebraska.
- Opportunity for internal supervision hours available.
- Master's Degree in an area of mental health or relevant
field.
- Two (2) years' relevant work experience.
- Experience in community-based services preferred.
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license,
pass a driving record check and may, depending on Agency needs, be
required to have available an automobile with required state
insurance coverage for purposes of transporting persons in service.
Desired Qualifications
- Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LiMHP),
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP)
Compensation details: 26.53-28.44 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Region V Services, Lincoln , Behavioral Assessment Specialist - PLMHP Required, Other , Lincoln, Nebraska
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