Behavioral Management Therapist - Wakefield Massachusetts

Company: Sevita
Location: Wakefield, Massachusetts
Posted On: 05/02/2024

Mentor South Bay , provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, we've provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

$3000 New hire bonus

Behavior Management Therapist

Provide In-Home Behavioral Services 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.

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 cases

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

Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS: BCBA, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or LADC-1

Master's Level Practitioner AND: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA); OR Enrolled in a behavior analyst training program and eligible for certification within nine months; OR Master's 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; OR a

Master's level mental health practitioner with relevant training and two years' experience with the above essential functions. PC Literacy and experience with MS Office Applications

Why Join Us?

Full Time schedules available

Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Quarterly productivity bonuses

Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers

Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

Come join our amazing team of dedicated and caring professionals. Apply Today!

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Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Mentor South Bay's mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.

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