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If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Behaviorist Newington, CT, USEssential Job Functions 1. Develop and implement behavioral support plans and skill teaching strategies for CRI consumers based on referrals from the Director or Assistant Director of Program Services when needed and under the supervision of the Consulting Psychologist.2. Monitor and update Programs on a regular basis, or as requested by the Consulting Psychologist.3. In the case of new placements, coordinate behavioral interventions with the referral source.4. Provide client specific training to Residential Programs, and CRI Group Home staff as needed.5. Provide general behavioral in-service training to newly hired staff. Develop behavioral in-service training curriculum and provide continued in-service training to staff according to the needs of specific sites and programs.6. Generates documentation of consumer's specific behavioral training for consumer files.7. Maintains and increases professional knowledge and skills by attending training and staff development activities and keeping current by reading applicable professional literature.8. All other duties as assigned by the Consulting Psychologist.
Job Requirements: 1. Master's Degree in Psychology and at least one year's experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities with demonstrated proficiency in the principals of applied behavior analysis or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study and at least three years experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities with demonstrated proficiency in the principals of applied behavior analysis.2. Available, as needed, in cases of behavioral emergencies.3. Good teaching skills.4. Good written and oral communication.5. Good organizational and planning skills.6. Commitment to the philosophy of community-based services, integration and the values of client centered services.7. A safe driving record and a valid Connecticut driver's license.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Mid

Location

Newington, CT

Occupation

Psychiatric Technicians

Industry

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Posted

yesterday

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