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North Country Community Mental Health · 5 months ago

Behavior Analyst

Petoskey, MI

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $74K/yr

2+ years exp

North Country Community Mental Health is a public behavioral health organization in Northern Michigan dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with mental illness and developmental disabilities. The Behavior Analyst (LBA) will evaluate behavioral needs, develop and monitor treatment plans, and provide counseling while working as part of the clinical team.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Evaluates individual’s psychological and behavioral needs

Develops and monitors behavioral treatment programs for individuals

Participates in Plan of Service meetings as a member of the clinical team

Presents and participates in others’ behavior plan reviews for the Behavioral Treatment Committee

Responds to psychological concerns for individuals, for individual families, providers, case managers, team members and supervisors

May chair Individual Plan of Services meetings in the absence of the case manager

Advises supervisors, professional and/or paraprofessional staff in the implementation of approved behavioral programs

Promotes therapeutic environments and makes recommendations resulting in specific habilitative support plans

Provides community education to facilitate public awareness and acceptance of behavioral health issues as necessary

Learns new treatment and support methodologies in intellectual/developmental disabilities through self-study, research, in-services and conferences

Provides complete and timely documentation in the paper or electronic clinical record following MDHHS contract requirements, Agency policy and Medicaid Provider requirements

May participate in daytime and after-hours emergency coverage and services

Assists supervisors in conducting and planning in-service trainings, as required

Consults with agency psychiatrists as needed

Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

’s degree in ABALicensed Behavior AnalystBehavioral assessmentsBehavioral treatment plansQualified Intellectual Disability ProfessionalQualified Mental Health ProfessionalCounseling skillsCommunity educationTeam collaboration

Required

Requires a minimum of a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field from an accredited university

Must be fully licensed in the State of Michigan as a Behavior Analyst (LBA)

Minimum of 2-4 years providing services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and serious mental illness

Experience in the facilitation of behavioral assessments and the development of behavioral treatment plans

Must be eligible as either a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) or Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance, stretch/reach, hear, see, hand/finger dexterity and drive a vehicle

Must be current in all applicable trainings; provided by NCCMH

Must have own phone and internet for communication, reliable access to messages, and multi-factoring capabilities

Ability to visit consumers in their residence or workplace

Possess a valid Michigan's driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record

May participate in 24-hour emergency services through agency on-call system

May transport consumers in agency vehicles and provide own transportation for agency related duties

Assignments may reach 6 counties and may work irregular hours when necessary

Ability to work within guidelines of the code of conduct, regulatory compliance plan, and personnel policies

Supports a philosophy of service delivery that is recovery-based, person-centered and culturally competent

Adhere to applicable policies and procedures as required by the Department of Community Mental Health, the Mental Health Services Board, and other pertinent regulatory agencies