School-Based Clinician - Barre, United States - Washington County Mental Health Services

    Washington County Mental Health Services
    Washington County Mental Health Services Barre, United States

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    Description

    DIVISION: Children, Youth and Family Services

    PROGRAM: School Based Services

    POSITION: School Based Clinician

    DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: School Based Services Coordinator

    SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provide consultation to assigned school and program clients in the application of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) methods based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

    WHAT WE OFFER:

    • Competitive salary
    • School Schedule - Paid Summers off
    • Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.
    • Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.
    • Employee assistance plan.
    • Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days' vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours.
    • 12.5 paid holidays annually.
    • Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
    • Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community.

    SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Develop Individualized service plans (ISP's) for 10 program clients and their families who are identified in collaboration with the School's Educational Support Team (EST)
    • Deliver services as outlined in the ISP
    • Monitor, evaluate, and revise client/ family ISP's
    • Work within assigned school to implement all tiers of PBIS
    • Serve as a member of the school's EST
    • Provide supports to students referred to the EST but not formally referred for an ISP
    • Observe and support school rules for all students within the time constraints of the other duties described herein
    • Provide coaching to school personnel regarding incidents involving implementation of PBS implementation and the application of school rules as appropriate
    • Model and support the School's efforts to improve school climate and implement PBS principles and procedures
    • Attend and conduct training and meetings as negotiated with school leadership
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the SBBIS Program Director
    • Conduct and direct behavioral assessments for referred children and youth
    • Develop individualized behavior plans
    • Monitor, evaluate and revise behavior plans
    • The PBS Clinician will, under the direct supervision of a BCBA or Senior Behavior Analyst, manage or co-manage the behavior planning component of all assigned cases
    • Train and supervise staff in the implementation and evaluation of behavior plans
    • Provide ongoing consultation with WCMHS case managers and school-based case managers
    • Provide ongoing consultation to families as directed
    • Participate on educational/clinical teams in school, community, and mental health settings
    • Provide for staff training as part of the training team
    • Perform case manager duties (as described in the SBBIS Case Manager Job Description) as assigned

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education / Experience:

    • Experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and experience working with children and youth who present serious emotional and behavioral challenges and/or autism is required.
    • Possession of a Master's degree or enrollment and participation in a Master's degree program is required.
    • Experience working in school settings and 1 year experience as a Behavioral Interventionist desirable.

    OR

    • Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst in good standing.

    Possession of a valid driver's license, excellent driving record and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle are required.

    Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and execute physical restraints.

    Full time (40 hours per week) with benefits.

    For more information on the above position: Moselle Main To apply, please send letter of interest/resume to: | WCMHS, Personnel, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601 | Fax:

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