Behavioral Management Therapist

Provide In-Home Behavioral Services in our Pediatrics Division, to consumers within their given catchment area, ensuring compliance with the In-Home Behavioral Services Performance Specifications. Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBA) of youth demonstrating challenging behaviors that interfere with daily functioning in a variety of environments; including the design and implementation of behavior plans. Contribute to the on-going training and oversight of Family Service Providers within his/her site and the agency at large. Work closely with Behavior Management Specialist to carry forward your treatment plans. Monday Friday, day and after school hours. Bilingual (Spanish or Creole) a plus. Responsibilities:\ - Provide In-Home Behavioral Services to identified youth and families within given catchment area\ - Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBA) of youth\ - Complete individualized, strengths-based behavior management plans\ - Participate in Care Planning Teams for identified youth and families\ - Provide outreach counseling to individuals, groups, families, and couples, as necessary\ - Consult with outside agencies, referral sources, and other professionals as necessary\ - Attend weekly supervision, and staff meetings, and consultations as required\ - Follow the Medical Necessity Criteria, Performance Specifications, and Service Definitions for In-Home Behavioral Services\ - Meet direct service requirements based on part time or full time status, as designated\ - Support the referral process for In-Home Behavioral Services. Ensure families are contacted according to state-mandated benchmarks\ - Assist with developing and providing supervision training programs for Family Service Providers\ - Submit documentation and ensure it meets the Performance Specifications set forth by the state and is submitted timely\ - Outreach to community providers to develop and foster solid working relationships and awareness of CBHI services\ - Participate in Systems of Care meetings and other CBHI-related meetings (as assigned)\ - Adhere to company policies, administrative directives, therapy guidelines, codes of conduct and all office and administrative procedures\ - Respond to client emergencies as needed, especially with regards to In-Home Behavioral Services Performance Specifications\ - Maintain contact with site by checking voicemail and emails daily.\ - Keep supervisor informed of progress on all case\ - Adhere to provisions of M.G.L Chapter 119, Section 51A (Mandated Reporter); report all occurrences immediately to the clinic. Complete crisis reporting protocol as required.\ - Adhere to clinical recommendations from clinical administration\ - Maintain confidentiality in all clinical matters. Adhere to HIPAA standards and regulations.\ - Remain compliant with billing, documentation, and minimum service delivery to substantiate each billable unit Requirements\ - Masters level Mental Health Practitioner with relevant behavioral training and two years experience in the above essential functions.\ - OR Masters Level Practitioner and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA);\ - OR Enrolled in a behavior analyst training program and eligible for certification within nine months;\ - OR Masters levels mental health practitioner working under the supervision of a BCBA;\ - OR a psychologist licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Psychology with experience performing functional behavioral assessments and implementing and evaluating intervention strategies;\ - PC Literate