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Job Title: Behavioral Analyst
Location: Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $58/hr
Date Posted:

About the Role
The Behavioral Analyst performs a variety of direct care and supervisory duties, including conducting client assessments and observing clients to identify target behaviors. This role collaborates with clients (ages 2–21), their families, and other service providers to develop and implement an Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP). The ITP focuses on identifying and highlighting child, family, educational, social, and recreational strengths, as well as opportunities for improvement through continued development and review of preference assessments, reinforcement strategies, and other rehabilitative activities prescribed by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist and aligned with the ITP.

Responsibilities
· Conduct comprehensive client assessments and behavioral observations
· Identify target behaviors and develop measurable treatment goals
· Develop and implement Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs)
· Collaborate with clients (ages 2–21), families, and multidisciplinary service providers
· Review and update preference assessments and reinforcement strategies
· Implement rehabilitative strategies and activities prescribed by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist
· Provide direct care services in alignment with ABA best practices
· Provide supervision and leadership as appropriate
· Ensure documentation and services comply with regulatory and licensing requirements
· Maintain appropriate PA Criminal, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances

Required Qualifications
· Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification
· Hold a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), psychology, social work, education, or counseling.

· Active PA License as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, or certified registered nurse practitioner
· Licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services
· Ability to pass PA Criminal, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances
· Leadership/supervision experience preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits
Full-time Employees:
· Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
· Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
· Up to 10 paid holidays*
· Medical, dental, and vision insura
· DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday*
· Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements

All Employees:
· 401(k)
· Free licensure supervision
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Pet insurance
· Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
· Mileage reimbursement*
· Company cellphone

(*Benefits may vary by position, state, or county)

Work Location
Pennsylvania

Employment Type
Full-time

How to Apply
If you're ready to make an impact as a Behavioral Analyst, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About Clarvida
Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people and a shared commitment to improving lives and communities. We empower employees to bring their full potential to their work while delivering outcome-driven, person-centered services.

Learn more: other opportunities: Opportunity Employer
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Keywords
Behavioral Analyst, BCBA, Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA Services, Individualized Treatment Plan, Behavioral Health, Clinical Supervision, Pennsylvania Careers, Clarvida Careers

Behavioral Aide Responsibilities:

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• Support Educational Plans: Assist teachers with providing instructional support in content areas as well as implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
  
• Instructional Assistance: Provide instructional support tailored to individual student needs.
  
• Travel: Report to different locations under 30 miles one-way within the assigned region (if applicable).
  
• Work Schedule: Availability to work approximately a 6.5 hour shift between the hours of Monday-Friday 6AM-4:30PM (varies based on assignment).
  
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to emergency situations (e.g., fights, seizures) and intervene using Pro-ACT and/or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) methods.
  
• Student Supervision: Monitor and assist students during class breaks, meals, transportation, and bathroom use.
  
• Recreational Activities: Participate in and/or facilitate activities like athletics, crafts, and off-campus trips.
  
• Behavioral Modeling: Demonstrate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodologies to increase or decrease targeted behaviors.
  
• Data Recording: Record daily data on student behavior, skills progression, incidents, and learning objectives.
  
• Effective Communication: Maintain open communication with supervisors and agency staff regarding student status and any potential issues.
  
• *BA III only* Substitute: Serve as a substitute teacher as needed, ensuring continuity of instruction.
  

Behavioral Aide Qualifications:

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• Education: High School Diploma or GED required for BA I-II, Bachelors degree required for BA III
  
• Experience: Prior experience in a school or treatment setting, working with students needing learning, social, emotional, or behavioral assistance.
  
• Clearances: DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance required.
  
• Preferred Certifications: Pro-ACT, CPI intervention training, and/or CPR certification.
  
• Technical Skills: Proficient with standard software applications and the internet.
  
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  
• Personal Qualities: Reliability, dependability, and flexibility are crucial.
  
• Other: Must be at least 18 years of age.
  

Behavioral Aide Physical Demands:

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• Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
  
• Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items.
  
• Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.
  

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

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We are seeking a Youth Behavioral Health Specialist I or II to join our team.

Starting Salary: $ 17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Your role will oversee clients in daily activities while teaching new skills, ensuring safety, and managing behaviors. Plan activities, reinforce treatment plans, and document all client-related information. As a member of the Residential team, you will work with other team members and report to our Youth Behavioral Health Specialist Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• 
  
• Responsible for direct supervision and safety of all clients.
  
• Responsible for the proper behavior management of children through the use of behavior management techniques.
  
• Build healthy relationships with clients and be a role model of healthy behaviors
  
• Have a working knowledge of the child's treatment plan and objectives and structure activities to support that plan.
  
• Responsible for creatively structuring activities for groups and conducting psycho-educational groups.
  
• May be responsible for medication administration and other medical support.
  
• Responsible for the review/writing of all required documentation.
  
• Responsible for teaching, guiding, and assisting the client in daily life skills as appropriate for age.
  
• Provide 24-hour awake supervision.
  
• May assist the classroom teacher in performing classroom duties.
  
• Ability to manage clients courteously and tactfully while on agency property.
  

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Our ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience working with children and the following:

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• REQUIREMENTS
  
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening
  
• A valid driver's license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
  

Youth Behavioral Health Specialist I

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• High school diploma
  
• The preferred candidate will have two years' experience working with children.
  

Youth Behavioral Health Specialist II

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• Education Level: Bachelor's degree in social services, child development, or criminal justice
  
• Experience: The preferred candidate will have two years' experience working with children.
  

WHO WE ARE:

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:

• 
  
• Youth & Family Support - We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.
  
• Foster Care & Adoption - We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.
  
• Education & Community Trainings - We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students' behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.
  

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

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• Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.
  
• Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.
  
• Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.
  
• Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management.
  
• Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.
  
• Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships.
  
• Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.
  

OUR WIDE STATEMENT:

At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone's physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization.

OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

• 
  
• We partner for safe and healthy communities.
  
• We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.
  
• We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.
  
• We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.
  
• We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.
  
• We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.
  

OUR BENEFITS:

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

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• 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
  
• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
  
  • 
    
  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
    
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
    
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
    
  • Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
    
  
  
  
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
  
• Pet Insurance
  
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
• Tuition reimbursement program
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  
• To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.
  

Questions?

Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone: Fax:

Like us on Facebook at: cornerstonescareers

Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our ideal candidate

You are a culturally competent and empathetic professional with creative problem-solving skills who cares deeply about the students and families receiving your services. You are a team player, skilled in your area of expertise, and you use your knowledge and skills to accomplish collective goals.

General description

Under general direction, provide culturally competent individual, group, and family therapy in order to: help children and students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally; strengthen families and connect them with the resources they need; and create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment, in collaboration with educators and other professionals.

• Provide individual, group and family services - including therapy, treatment coordination, and case management - to children, students, and families served by a variety of SBCEO programs, including students with a history of disciplinary and/or behavioral issues in traditional school environments and students in the juvenile justice center.
• Make recommendations to school or program staff and families for behavioral health services and placements, as well as referrals to families for accessing and utilizing school and community resources, as appropriate.
• Provide consultative support and professional expertise to instructional or program staff, service providers, administrators, and families regarding behavioral health, behavioral issues, and substance abuse.
• Provide crisis support to students and their families, helping students regain academic, social, and emotional success and promoting family stability to enable the student to function more effectively in school and community; provide post-crisis intervention case management, including helping families link to intensive, wrap-around behavioral health services.
• Participate in the intervention/coordination of services team with other behavioral health professionals serving community school students.
• Review and approve services provided by other staff for purposes of billing MediCal and other payers.
• Attend and participate in various in-services, committees, and workshops; develop, implement and conduct in-service training sessions for families and staff.
• Maintain treatment and case management records, observing all relevant legal regulations related to patient and student confidentiality.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

A typical way to qualify for this classification would be:

Education: Possession of a qualifying master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Experience: Three years of post-licensure experience providing therapy to at-promise (at-risk) youth or families, preferably in a school environment.

Knowledge of:

• Legal and ethical standards with regard to providing school-based behavioral health services;
• Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology;
• Cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns;
• Wellness, recovery and resiliency-oriented strategies and supports;
• Dual recovery/co-occurring disorder treatment, screening and assessment tools;
• Community needs, resources, and organizations related to behavioral health care;
• Clinical standards of practice;
• Treatment modalities and assessment;
• Behavior management practices;
• Evidence-based therapy practices;
• Trauma-informed practices;
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other group and individual counseling techniques;
• Non-violent crisis intervention techniques, including verbal de-escalation and physical interventions;
• Challenges facing populations served, such as poverty, behavioral health issues, homelessness, academic failure, disciplinary action, and justice system involvement;
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment;
• Telephone and email etiquette;
• Standard office productivity software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and videoconferencing;
• Record-keeping practices related to patients and students.

Skill in:

• Cultural competency with populations served.

Ability to:

• Learn organization, operations, policies and objectives of the County Education Office and assigned program;
• Develop and maintain trust and cooperation with students and families;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Prepare reports and correspondence that may be sensitive and have legal implications;
• Plan and organize work to meet deadlines;
• Work independently and as part of a team;
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
• Effectively utilize the least restrictive or intensive interventions with students;
• Prepare and maintain required records, reports and files related to assigned activities;
• Billing requirements for behavioral health services;
• Stay informed of effective interventions, innovations, and practices related to educationally related mental health services;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Operate a computer and other office equipment and related software programs;
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to patients and students.

Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently may be required for some positions in this classification.

Licenses and certificates

• Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
• Ability to obtain ordering, referring, and prescribing privileges from Medi-Cal.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, reliable transportation, and insurance coverage as required by law may be required for some positions in this classification.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications may be required for some positions in this classification.

Working conditions

Positions in this classification are considered generally sedentary. Most work is performed while sitting at a desk and usually involves extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment. Strenuous physical activity - such as lifting and carrying heavy objects, crawling, or stooping - is not generally associated with these positions. These positions are not typically exposed to significant safety hazards.

Local travel by car to a variety of locations countywide, in order to attend meetings and provide service to students and families, is required.

Classified salary ranges have 26 steps (A-Z). Initial salary placement for new hires is between steps A and J, based on qualifications.

Click here for anOverview of Our Application & Selection Process.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

* All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.

* The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.

* Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. Final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.

* A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.

* This recruitment is Dual Certification, meaning itis open to all applicants, including current SBCEO employees and those from the general public. Dual certification results in one integrated eligibility list based on rank.

*Eligibility lists are generally valid for six months; promotional eligibility lists are valid for one year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.

*If you require an accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify Human Resources by the application deadline date (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).

* Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with SBCEO to provide services, as applicable.

No SBCEO employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

SBCEO prohibits discrimination against employees on the basis of reproductive health decision making, defined as a person's decision to use or access a particular drug, device, product, or medical service for reproductive health.

SBCEO does not discriminate against employees on the basis of immigration status, unless there is clear and convincing evidence that SBCEO is required to do so in order to comply with federal immigration law.

We are seeking a Youth Behavioral Health Specialist I or II to join our team.

Starting Salary: $ 17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Your role will oversee clients in daily activities while teaching new skills, ensuring safety, and managing behaviors. Plan activities, reinforce treatment plans, and document all client-related information. As a member of the Residential team, you will work with other team members and report to our Youth Behavioral Health Specialist Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• 
  
• Responsible for direct supervision and safety of all clients.
  
• Responsible for the proper behavior management of children through the use of behavior management techniques.
  
• Build healthy relationships with clients and be a role model of healthy behaviors
  
• Have a working knowledge of the child's treatment plan and objectives and structure activities to support that plan.
  
• Responsible for creatively structuring activities for groups and conducting psycho-educational groups.
  
• May be responsible for medication administration and other medical support.
  
• Responsible for the review/writing of all required documentation.
  
• Responsible for teaching, guiding, and assisting the client in daily life skills as appropriate for age.
  
• Provide 24-hour awake supervision.
  
• May assist the classroom teacher in performing classroom duties.
  
• Ability to manage clients courteously and tactfully while on agency property.
  

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Our ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience working with children and the following:

• 
  
• REQUIREMENTS
  
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening
  
• A valid driver's license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
  

Youth Behavioral Health Specialist I

• 
  
• High school diploma
  
• The preferred candidate will have two years' experience working with children.
  

Youth Behavioral Health Specialist II

• 
  
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree in social services, child development, or criminal justice
  
• Experience: The preferred candidate will have two years' experience working with children
  

WHO WE ARE:

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:

• 
  
• Youth & Family Support - We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.
  
• Foster Care & Adoption - We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.
  
• Education & Community Trainings - We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students' behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.
  

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

• 
  
• Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.
  
• Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.
  
• Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.
  
• Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management.
  
• Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.
  
• Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships.
  
• Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.
  

OUR WIDE STATEMENT:

At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone's physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization.

OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

• 
  
• We partner for safe and healthy communities.
  
• We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.
  
• We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.
  
• We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.
  
• We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.
  
• We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.
  

OUR BENEFITS:

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 
  
• 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
  
• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
  
  • 
    
  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
    
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
    
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
    
  • Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
    
  
  
  
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
  
• Pet Insurance
  
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
• Tuition reimbursement program
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  
• To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.
  

Questions?

Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone: Fax:

Like us on Facebook at: cornerstonescareers

Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Successfully completed 1,000 hours of practicum and/or internship under clinical and educational supervision
• One year of documented clinical experience under the supervision of a QMHP.

• Performs diagnostic assessments, collects diagnostic information, and determines immediate treatment plan needs with patients. Requests medical consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
• Completes treatment plan in conjunction with patient, identifying goals/objectives that are connected to needs identified in the assessment.
• Provides behavioral health therapy to individuals, families and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs.
• Coordinates with Emergency Response Service and other crisis service teams for clients presenting who may be a danger to self or others.
• Maintains records in accordance with TrilliumPlace policies, as well as state and federal oversight agencies and accreditation agencies including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Commercial Insurances.
• Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and patient needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities.

• Meets clinical productivity standards
• Meets compliance standards for all documentation and clinical charts.

• Participates in in-service and competency training.
• Prepares special reports as needed on activities, and work group activities.

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Carrier Clinic, a behavioral health system, has been a trusted source of compassionate help and supportive healing for patients and their families since we opened our doors in 1910.

Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic’s East Mountain Youth Lodge provides a continuum of out of home residential treatment services for adolescents between the ages of 13-18. We provide 24 hour clinical, therapeutic treatment for emotional, behavioral, psychiatric and substance abuse difficulties based on the resident strengths and needs.

1. Directly supervises and knows the whereabouts of every resident they are assigned. 2. Supervises, observes, and participates with residents in the carrying out of the daily routine (i.e. chores). Consistently implements all program procedures (i.e. point systems, level systems).

3. Runs activity, support and recreation groups with guidance from clinical staff. Organizes, supervises and conducts planned activities for groups and individuals. Provides assistance to residents in the planning of appropriate recreational activities.

4. Serves as a primary counselor for an assigned number of residents.

5. Assists residents in learning home management skills (cooking, cleaning, etc). Teaches residents about the importance of cleanliness, good nutrition, meal planning, prudent buying, etc., while guiding them in learning skill mastery.

6. Corrects client behavior by administering reasonable and fair disciplinary measures when necessary. Ensures each resident is informed of the rules and regulations of the program.

7. Provides crisis intervention to residents as needed. Assists in escorts and personal restraints of agitated residents. Attentive to building security and performs such checks as designed by the program.

8. Conducts resident room checks and room searches as designed by the program.

9. Carries a beeper for one week in rotation. Is on-call and ready to respond to staff shortages by calling and locating a replacement and/or filling the shift him/herself.

10. Inspects and handles belongings and valuables of residents to ensure that prohibited material is not brought into the Lodge at admission, upon return from pass, or as clinically indicated, under the direction of a Shift Leader.

11. Assists residents with daily living activities (i.e.; waking up, hygiene, cleaning room, participating in structure, behaving appropriately on activity).

12. Provides input to administration members regarding unit-based PI measures based on concerns, high risk, high volume issues.

13. Ensures that paperwork is completed accurately and within procedural time limits. 14. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

15. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Co-Occurring (Wolf), RTC (Eagle, Butterfly) Will have one of the following qualifications: (1) High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with one year of experience working with youth in a group setting. (2) An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a field that is unrelated to social work or psychology with six months of experience working with youth in a group setting. (3) An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• PCH (Lotus, Sunflower) Bachelor's Degree or High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs, with three or more years of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting
• IRTS Level of Care (Swan) Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, with one year of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting.
• Complete Shift Leader and Medication Administration training.
• Maintains standards of confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver's License from a USA state within 3 years of entering position. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months.

• Ensures patient, visitor and staff safety by following policies/procedures and adhering to the National Patient Safety Goals
• Sets behavioral limits on patients according to hospital and ED policies
• De-escalates patients utilizing CPI techniques
• Takes initiative in making decisions and taking immediate action to ensure safety
• Participates in application of seclusion/restraints when appropriate; provides monitoring of patients in such situations; completes appropriate documentation, including restriction of rights forms
• Participates in patient and staff debriefing
• Interfaces effectively with Behavioral Health, ED and Security staff to promote a safe environment; calls for additional assistance if needed
• Provides supportive care to patients and families when appropriate
• Continuously monitors video/audio equipment to ensure patient, visitor and staff safety, and/or makes “rounds” in the immediate patient care area
• Completes electronic event reports as indicated

• Serves as a point of entry for the Behavioral Health Service Line
• Answers all calls in a timely manner
• Ensures patients are treated with respect and dignity
• Obtains pertinent information from referral sources seeking patient admission to effectively and efficiently triage requests for services
• Assists in facilitating admissions or making referrals to appropriate resources
• Utilizes collected data to triage Behavioral Health patients and ensure appropriate level of care is recommended
• Ensures compliance with legal components of admissions/treatment recommendations (mental health code, confidentiality act, voluntary/involuntary admissions, patients’ rights, obtaining releases of information)
• Assists in administering/scoring assessment scales per protocol as needed
• Documents assessment thoroughly using assessment forms; completes information about disposition and steps taken to reach decision
• Documents interventions in a succinct and goal directed manner using DAIR format
• Incorporates Recovery principles in all therapeutic interventions
• Provides support, sets limits, and/or facilitates learning from the situation if/when providing direct patient care

• Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments and physicians)
• Assists in completing chart audits and compiling other data to evaluate performance
• Compiles and assists in analyzing intake, utilization and patient flow data
• Generates ideas for improving processes, treatment, and patient care
• Participates in Root Cause Analyses and assists in development of action plans and implementation of action plans

• Educates Behavioral Health patients/families/significant others about the Behavioral Health Service Line
• Possesses a working knowledge of community services
• Assists in referring patients to the most clinically appropriate setting
• Assists in making arrangements for recommended services (for example, makes appointments with follow up providers, etc.)
• Documents patients' requests for services, suggested referrals and disposition of such
• Incorporates Recovery principles in disposition planning
• Assists in conducting follow up “surveys” to ensure patient’s' needs were met (patient satisfaction, follow up appointments, etc.)
• Assists with removing any barriers patients/families encounter with recommendations
• Acts as a patient advocate to gain access to community services
• Maintains solid working relationships with other community providers
• Recognizes and reports abuse/neglect situations as required by law

Position Title Behavioral Health Technician (Days), Strawberry Hill Strawberry Hill Campus Position Summary / Career Interest: The Behavioral Health Tech, under general supervision, provides basic patient care to all patients including those in isolation.

The Behavioral Health Tech provides age specific assistance with activities of daily living and therapeutic measures that will result in a lower level of agitation and/or higher level of comfort for the patient.

The Behavioral Health Tech assists in daily activities while teaching new skills, ensuring safety, assisting to manage behaviors, plan activities, reinforce treatment plans and document within the EMR.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Collects data (i.e., vital signs, weights, I&O) for initial, shift and ongoing assessment of each patient as delegated by the RN per Department/Unit standards.

Completes patient safety rounds and contraband checks.

Demonstrates effective problem solving skills and recommends ideas for change/improvement within the framework of unit, department, and hospital standards and goals/outcomes.

Facilitates or co-facilitates patient goals and exercise groups, and other groups as assigned.

Recognizes and reports to the RN any patient safety concerns or changes in patient behaviors.

Recognizes care activities/procedures which need to be shared among disciplines to maximize patient-centered, efficient care.

Understands General Safety/Falls Prevention Program (A-B-C-D risks and interventions).

Utilizes department/unit standards when providing care.

Utilizes unit and department techniques and protocols/standards.

Supervises patients always, ensures the meeting of patient's basic needs.

Provide needed supports to improve treatment outcomes.

Models positive behavior and effective problem solving techniques.

Assists with structured group activities.

Completes required documentation, forms and reports per policy.

Responsible for keeping the unit safe, clean and orderly.

May assist in laundry of patient clothing as needed and directed.

Provides crisis intervention and initiates emergency response plan, when necessary.

Attends staff meeting as directed.

Attends and completes all required in-service training and coursework on an annual basis per hospital requirements.

Monitors patient phone calls and visitations as required.

- Review patient case histories and become familiar with patient treatment plan goals.

Become familiar with the Employee Manual, Operations Manual and organizational policies and procedures.

Be able to perform CPR and basic elements as required utilizing CPI skills.

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience High School Graduate or GED.

One to three months related experience and/or training.

Preferred Education and Experience 1 or more years of previous acute care psychiatric experience or 2 years of formal education in psychology, counseling, nursing student, or student in related field.

Required Licensure and Certification Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical)
- American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 Days Required Language Skills Fluent English
- Ability to speak and understand English.

Knowledge Requirements Proficient computer skills.

Time Type: Job Requisition ID: R-47206 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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