School-Based Clinician

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.

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