Linke Resources is recruiting for a Behavior Health Specialist (MSW, LSW, or LAC), or a Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License for a leading provider of services to people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position would have some travel throughout Northumberland Country, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities:

• Functions with autonomy, diplomacy and professionalism.
• Observe and assess individuals’ behavior.
• Conduct a Functional Behavioral Analysis/Assessment (FBA) of individuals’ behavior to develop meaningful and effective treatment plans.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to address behavioral issues.
• Develop and implement restrictive procedure plans to address specific problematic behaviors. Present restrictive procedure plans to the Shared Support Human Rights Committee for review and approval.
• Support individuals throughout the treatment process.
• Communicate with individual’s, employees, life sharing providers and families to implement treatment plans. Train employees and life sharing providers on implementation of the plans.
• Monitor and record treatment progress using an electronic health record.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to determine individuals’ improvements.
• Maintain individual records and treatment reports. Prepare summaries a minimum of every 6 months for review and approval of the Human Rights Team for individuals with restrictive procedure plans.
• Participate in monthly Circle Team meetings.
• Participate on Shared Support committees as requested by Program leadership.
• Collaborate with other healthcare specialists and support organizations.
• Complete annual training hours as required by the PA DHS/ODP and to maintain necessary licenses.

Qualifications for the Position:

• LSW or LAC licensed in the State of Pennsylvania or Pennsylvania Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)
• Masters Degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, ABA, or Gerontology
• Knowledge and experience with IDD and/or behavioral health systems
• Ability to handle emotional intense situations
• Ability to apply behavioral principals
• Excellent stress management skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent writing and record keeping skills
• Valid driver’s license, driver registration, functional vehicle

Benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental
• 6 weeks PTO plus 9 paid holidays off
• Work from home two days a week
• Potential for remote work days

Linke Resources is a search firm with an expertise in nonprofit executive search and outsourced recruitment across a variety of sectors, including behavioral and traditional healthcare, developmental disabilities, long-term care, and education.

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