Assistant Behavior Analyst

Assistant Behavior Analyst– Masters Clinical Level assists service recipients attain the goals of the individual care plan and sustain positive behavioral changes and improvement in functionality and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support of all outcomes for service recipients supported. Identity, Autonomy, Affiliation, Attainment, Safeguards, Rights, and Health and Wellness
• For Masters/Clinical level: In accordance with applicable Individual Care Plans, Intensive In-Home evaluations, Biopsychosocial Needs Assessment, CSOC Information Management Decision Support (IMDS) Tool; Strengths and Needs Assessment, CSOC Information Management Decision Support (IMDS) Tool; Other assessment tools as indicated; clinicians must be familiar with the array of considerations that would indicate preferred assessment methods over others, provide interventions including, but not limited to:
• Implementation of individualized service plan
• Individual, family and group counselin
• Instruction in learning adaptive frustration tolerance and expression, which may include anger management
• Instruction in stress reduction techniques
• Problem solving skill development
• Psycho-educational services to improve decision making skills to manage behavior and reduce risk behaviors
• Positive Behavioral Supports
• Social skills development
• Trauma informed counseling
• Implementation of identified strategies in the individualized Behavioral Support plan, if applicable
• Providing coordinated support with agency staff and participating as part of the clinical team
• Collaborating effectively with professionals from other disciplines that are also supporting the youth, including but not limited to: education, clinicians, physicians, etc.
• Recommendations for referrals for medical, dental, neurological or other identified evaluations
• Any direct care provider may not provide interventions requiring skills, experience, credentials and licensure other than those allowed under the appropriate licensing regulations
• Must be able to safely address complex needs and challenging behaviors including but not limited to: noncompliance to verbal/written directions, tantrums, elopement, property destruction, physical/verbal aggression, self-injurious behaviors, and inappropriate sexual behavior
• Maintains flexibility in clinical modalities and applies according to client’s needs and abilities. Use of play, art, music techniques can be provided if indicated
• Listens to and responds to the needs of service recipients, parents/guardians, area program staff, and agency management
• Documents all activities in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Transports service recipients as needed and clinically indicated
• Completes all mandated supervision and training and maintain as required
• Communicates in a professional manner with service recipients, employers, parents/guardians, area program staff, and agency staff
• Advocates for service recipients in all situations
• Abides by all agency policies and procedures
• Performs job duties in accordance with agency mission and values
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related field, such as Social Work, Psychology, Counseling
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• At least one year of experience in providing clinical services for individuals who have intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Must be 21 years of age or older and have no history of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults. At least one year of documented experience with children, preferably with behavioral, emotional, or learning issues
• Reliable transportation (including valid driver’s license, insurance, vehicle registration, and acceptable driving record within company insurance guidelines) is highly preferred so service recipients can be transported if needed.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, to complete tasks as instructed, be receptive to new ideas and be creative in solving problems.

Maxim Benefits:

Health and Wellness

Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security:

Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle Benefits:

Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.