Behavior Intervention Specialist Supervisor

Salary Range $75,000.00 - $78,000.00 Salary/year

Description

Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) Supervisor

The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) Supervisor provides oversight and direction to BIS staff, ensuring high-quality behavioral and clinical support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or mental health needs (OMH). This position is responsible for supervising day-to-day operations of the BIS team, guiding staff development, and ensuring compliance with OPWDD, OMH, and agency standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned BIS staff, including regular communication, coaching, performance evaluations, and oversight of job expectations.

• Ensure staff effectively assess, implement, and monitor behavior support plans that address habilitative, behavioral, and psychiatric needs of individuals supported across both OPWDD and OMH programs.

• Direct and assist BIS staff in conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs), developing interventions, and maintaining person-centered support plans.

• Review, approve, and sign off on behavior support plans that include restrictive or intrusive interventions or limitations on a person’s rights, ensuring submission to the Behavior Plan/Human Rights Committee and compliance with OPWDD regulations.

• Ensure health care reviews and documentation are completed and obtain informed consent prior to implementation of any restrictive or intrusive interventions, per OPWDD standards.

• Monitor the use of restrictive interventions, ensuring required data collection, semiannual reviews, and the modification or fading of restrictions as appropriate.

• Review and approve staff schedules, timekeeping, promotions, transfers, and other employment-related adjustments in the workday.

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of payroll and attendance records, addressing any concerns with staff or escalating to leadership as needed.

• Regularly visit programs to observe staff, provide feedback, facilitate training, and monitor the implementation of behavior support plans.

• Serve as the primary resource for behavioral and psychiatric needs within the assigned region, collaborating with program staff and leadership to resolve challenges.

• Plan and facilitate agency clinical and leadership meetings, providing ongoing training, mentorship, and guidance to BIS and direct care staff.

• Participate in agency-wide initiatives, committees, and trainings to support behavioral and clinical program development.

• Remain informed of best practices, new interventions, and professional standards in behavior intervention, mental health, and developmental disabilities through continuing education.

• Provide supervision and mentorship to student interns or staff pursuing professional development, as authorized.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, applied behavior analysis, school psychology, or related clinical field; or

• BCBA certification with a Master’s in behavior analysis or a closely related field; or

• Current NYS license in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), Social Work (LMSW/LCSW), or other clinical credential recognized by OPWDD and/or OMH.

• At least three (3) years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health needs, including behavior support planning and staff training.

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

• Must obtain and maintain certification in SCIP-R (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised) within 3 months of hire, as well as CPR/First Aid.

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based behavioral and mental health interventions, functional assessments, and person-centered planning.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills with the ability to manage staff across multiple locations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health records, and data collection systems.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and to travel across assigned programs as needed.