Job Information
Washington County Mental Health Services School-Based Clinician in Barre, Vermont
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 802 636 7245 . To apply, please send letter of interest/resume to: Recruitment@wcmhs.org | WCMHS, Personnel, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601 | Fax: (802) 223-6423
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