Skip to main content

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Job Details

HeartShare Wellness, 177 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 - Brooklyn, NY
Part-Time
Masters Degree or Equivalent
$37.23 - $37.23 Hourly
None
Day

Description

The ideal candidate for the BIS position will work in our Article 16 Clinic/satellite clinics. The selected candidate will be responsible for Psychotherapy/Counseling services. Candidate must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and must possess excellent verbal and written skills.

Conduct weekly Individual Psychotherapy with adults with intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities.

Develop a Treatment Plan with specific goals and objectives.

Use of an electronic health record system (Precision Care) to write progress notes and create treatment plans following agency policies and OPWDD rules and regulations.

Meets regularly with the supervising Licensed Clinical Psychologist to discuss Psychotherapy cases and treatment plans.

Perform other job-related responsibilities as requested by Clinic Director

Possess excellent communication skills.

Possess excellent written and organizational skills.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Master's degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology.

Minimum of 1 year experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including the development and implementation of treatment plans.

Must meet OPWDD requirements 

Has experience in administering in Testing and Scoring and Adaptive Measures of traditional testing.

Preferably a candidate familiar with OPWDD policies and procedures

 

Possess excellent communication skills.

Possess excellent written and organizational skills.

 

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

  • Paid time off (holidays, vacation in accordance with school calendar, sick and personal)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Team environment
  • Medical and dental benefits
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Optional insurance (life, disability, etc.)
  • 403(B) retirement plans
  • Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical, parking, and transit)
  • Employee assistance program

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org

Apply