Behavior Management Therapist

Mentor South Bay

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.

Behavior Management Therapist

Provide In-Home Behavioral Services in our Children and Family Services 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.

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 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

Requirements:

• 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

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.