Behavioral Intervention Specialist II
Able2 - Enhancing Potential·Village of Horseheads, New York
Able2 - Enhancing Potential·Village of Horseheads, New York
Develop, implement, and revise Behavioral Support Plans under clinical supervision while ensuring Human Rights Committee approval for restrictive interventions. Provide ongoing training and support to staff and conduct behavioral assessments for individuals on the caseload.
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We are looking for a Behavior Intervention Specialist Level II to join our team.
The Behavior Intervention Specialist Level II is responsible for developing, implementing, and revising Behavioral Support Plans or Services that include restrictive and/or intrusive interventions under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or licensed psychologist (Consulting Clinician).
The schedule for this vacancy is Monday - Friday day shift.
The pay range for this position is $25.75/hr to $27.55/hr, dependent on experience and education.
As a full time employee, you will accrue paid time off starting day one.
Upon hire you can make benefit elections and have various options for health insurance.
With additional incentives such as free basic life insurance, dental, vision and 401K with employer matching, Able2 provides you with stability as well as a better purpose.
Qualified candidate should have the following education and experience: Must have a bachelor’s degree in a human services field; and have provided behavioral services for an agency in the OPWDD system as of, and continuously since, December 31, 2012; and either: is actively working toward a master’s degree in an applied area of psychology, social work, or special education; or completes at least one graduate-level course in an applied health service area of applied psychology, social work, or special education each year; OR The party must have a BCBA or an LBA; OR Have either: a master’s degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology as it relates to human development and clinical intervention, or a related human services field; or a New York State license in mental health counseling; and Have or obtain OPWDD-approved specialized training or experience in functional assessment techniques and behavior support plan development
Develops, implements, and revises Behavioral Support Plans/ Services appropriate to individuals’ needs with Consulting Psychologist. Obtains Human Rights Committee approval for Behavior Support Plans that include the use of restrictive interventions, limit an individual’s rights, or include the use of medication to modify or control challenging behavior. Provides initial and on-going training, support, and debriefing with staff in the implementation of Behavior Support Plans/ Services for individuals on their caseload. Assist program areas or residences in times of behavioral crisis which may include working non-traditional hours. Completes an Adaptive Behavior Assessment annually, triennially, or as required for each individual on their caseload in accordance with the current assessment tool being utilized by the Psychology Department. Participates in direct service aspects of each individual’s program (ADL’s, feeding, transporting, recreation activities) as needed to develop relationships and observe behavioral needs. Conducts individual and/or group debriefing sessions, under the supervision/ direction of the Consulting Psychologist, for individuals on their caseload as referred by the Treatment Team and other duties as assigned.
Requires a bachelor's degree in human services with specific OPWDD system experience or a master's degree/professional license (BCBA, LBA, or Mental Health Counseling). Candidates must possess or obtain specialized training in functional assessment and behavior support plan development.
Market context
In New York, Behavioral Intervention Specialist II roles are often tied to OPWDD services, where demand is shaped by provider needs for staff who can support individuals with developmental disabilities. Competition is strongest for candidates with OPWDD experience, a bachelor’s in human services, or a master’s degree with a relevant license such as BCBA, LBA, or Mental Health Counseling. If you are applying, highlight any functional assessment and behavior support plan experience, and note that this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.
