YAI has an opening for a Behavior Intervention Specialist. This is a clinical position which involves the assignment to several programs where the BIS is responsible for the assessment of individuals’ habilitative, behavioral and psychiatric needs and the development and implementation of effective interventions to help support those needs.
Job Title: Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS)
Key Responsibilities
- Perform clinical duties relating to the assessment of habilitative, behavioral and psychiatric needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)
- Develop and implement effective interventions to help support those needs across multiple programs within an assigned region
Minimum Qualification Requirements
- Master’s degree in clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology or applied psychology
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding of I/DD including autism spectrum disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, traumatic brain injury etc.
- Knowledge of co-occurring psychiatric diagnosis such as: mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, psychotic disorder, trauma and neurocognitive disorders
- Knowledge of hierarchy of restrictive/intrusive interventions
- Familiarity with expected/therapeutic effects of psychotropic medications
Compensation
- Salary starting at 64350 USD annually
Apply Directly Here:
https://yai.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Manhattan/Behavior-Intervention-Specialist--BIS-_R024351-1
For more information about the YAI Network, please visit our website at www.yai.org. Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $64,350.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
