Behavior Specialist

If you are a mission-driven, compassionate professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you!

Position Summary : Oakwood New Vista provides an exciting and stimulating opportunity for clinicians interested in working with adults with Intellectual Developmental Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and cooccurring psychiatric conditions. The Behavior Specialist models and trains staff in the principles and practice of Positive Behavior Support methodology. They are responsible for Behavior Plan assessment, design, training, implementation, monitoring and reporting. They provide direct behavioral treatment to clients via replacement skills training, crisis de-escalation, group therapy, individual therapy, and skills coaching. The Behavior Specialist serves as a member of Interdisciplinary Teams providing expertise regarding behavioral issues. There are opportunities to provide community consultation through our Outpatient Specialty Clinic. The Behavior Specialist will also provide individualized services to meet the treatment needs of patients for services in their field of care. Oakwood New Vista offers excellent pay and benefits, opportunities for advancement, opportunities for board-approved supervision for all disciplines, and support for CEUs.

Requirements :

• Master's degree in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Counseling, Social Work or related discipline, and meet licensure requirements for any applicable State Boards related to degree
• Temporary Licensure in any field is acceptable
• Behavioral expertise, IDD and ASD experience strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to meet criminal background and drug screening standards

Our employees experience all the benefits of working for a company that values their employees by providing a robust incentive and benefits package.

Apply today and take your career to the next level!

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