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Job description
Job Title
RESPOND provides services to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders with severe problem behaviors.
RESPOND is a program with other LBS staff that offers services to clients in a residential group home setting with 2 beds and in the family home to manage challenging behaviors, implement behavioral plans and strategies to prevent services and placement in a restrictive setting. This role requires staff to travel within Allegheny County. Treatment team meetings and working station are available at the Quantum Building, which is located in the Southside Works area of Pittsburgh.
Responsibilities
Mentors new staff and student interns
Manages administrative aspects of patient care independently (e.g., scheduling, documentation)
Uses clinical assessment tools and communicates results and treatment recommendations
Provides direct patient care and supports crisis/safety planning
Delivers staff training and supports regulatory/licensure preparation
Completes required documentation and participates in team and interagency meetings
Applies behavior support techniques and helps develop individualized behavior plans
Participates in special projects and ongoing training
Builds expertise in psychopathology, crisis intervention, and behavioral therapy
Provides individual and family therapy across care settings
Evaluates and updates behavior plans as needed
Supervises staff through individual, group, and onsite supervision; leads team meetings
May assume leadership responsibilities when needed to ensure continuity and safety
Coordinates care and facilitates referrals for clients and families
Ensures implementation fidelity of behavior plans and conducts FBAs with support plans
Collaborates with and liaises across services to improve care delivery
Addresses and resolves service delivery issues
Continuously develops clinical skills using evidence-based approaches
Master's degree in Psychology, Child Development, Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Intervention, Education, Special Education, Instruction in Learning, Social Work or a related field.
Two years of clinical experience required.
Knowledge of behavior principles, evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred.
ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR MASTER LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Behavior Specialist Licensure and/or Certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst strongly preferred, National Certified Counselor, Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, Alcohol Highway Safety Schools Instructor, LCSW or other similar Behavioral Health license/certification required.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) OR Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner OR Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) OR National Certified Counselor
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Worksite address
pittsburgh, PA, 15289, US
Who can apply
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