Plymouth, Massachusetts
Behavioral Health Therapist Job Opening in Plymouth, Massachusetts - Behavioral Health Therapist
Our client, a leading behavioral healthcare resource is seeking Behavioral Health Therapist to join their team! These Therapists will provide home and community-based behavior management and support to youth and families at risk. This is the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of families in communities in and around the Commonwealth that need the most help!
Behavioral Health Therapists will develop a specific behavior treatment plan that addresses the challenging behaviors of the youth in order to improve the youth and family functioning. They will work directly with the guardian to teach, model, and implement the behavior plan and collaborate with relevant stakeholders, advocating for the youth and family.
Required Qualifications for a Behavioral Health Therapist:
Master?s degree in one of the following areas: Addictions Counseling, Applied Behavior, Autism, Spectrum Disorders, Child Development and Early Childhood Education, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology Education, Education, Family Therapy Marriage & Family Therapy Psychology, Social Work, Special Education
Must have completed a full-time clinical internship in a mental health setting OR BCBA, LISCW, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or LADC-1
Knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis or Positive Behavior Support principles required
Familiarity with conducting Functional Behavior Assessments preferred
Ability to create to address maladaptive behaviors as noted in the Functional Behavior Assessment desirable
Passion and commitment to helping the youth in our community
Ability to evaluate progress from a qualitative and quantitative standpoint in an effective manner
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Essential Functions for a Behavioral Health Therapist:
Work in tandem with a Behavior Management Monitor to implement the behavior plan established for the identified youth and family
Observe the youth/family in the home and community setting and engages the in structured interviews
Complete a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Management Plan individualized for the youth and family.
Consult with other community-based resources such as state agencies, schools, medical and other mental health professionals, as necessary
Ensure that clinical documentation meets the Performance Specifications set forth by the state and is submitted timely
Provide outreach to community providers to develop and foster solid working relationships and awareness of CBHI services
This major healthcare services company provides free supervision hours towards state licensure for full-time employees.
Benefits? the Basics:
Our client is passionate and dedicated to helping our community
You get hands-on, invaluable experience working with their consumers in their environment.
As an employee, you have a clear career path.
Our client continually offers training and has a successful onboarding process.
Our client offers competitive salary, mileage stipend, health benefits, paid time off, flexible schedule for clinical staff, strong team environment, in service training, licensure assistance, electronic health record, professional liability insurance, and career advancement.
This employer is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Tracking code: 2368-837
Job Location: Plymouth, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Master's
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