Under the direction and guidance of the Director of Community Based Service and Clinical Supervisor of In-Home Behavioral Treatment (Licensed Behavior Analyst – LBA), the position of Field Supervisor is responsible for assisting with all clinical aspects of the Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) for children and adolescents with significant behavioral and developmental disabilities, within the policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Villa. Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, program development, and providing direct in-home services. As program expands responsibilities include supporting in-home staff, assisting with service delivery and clinical program development. All work is performed within a systems-based framework with strong collaboration skills with and in support of other services offered by St. Joseph’s Villa. This position actively advocates for the clients and the Villa in the community.
Responsibilities:
Oversees intake process, approve admissions, provides and/or supervises treatment, and assists with IHBT discharge planning.
Conducts In-Home Behavioral treatment assessments and completes any required documentation.
Provides behavioral/crisis support to clients during non-traditional work hours. Maintains a caseload of clients and/or provides direct client care hours.
Provides assistance to Clinical Supervisor of In-Home Behavioral Treatment LBA (Licensed Behavior Analyst) with training of staff within In-Home Behavioral Treatment.
Provides one-on-one behavioral support services.
Provides transportation for clients and their families when necessary in accordance with St. Joseph’s Villa’s transportation procedures.
Works in conjunction with the Licensed Behavior Analyst and treatment staff in matters of training, data collection and maintenance, and documents review.
Participates in staff meetings, community meetings, and other staff and program group activities that support the operation of the IHBT program.
Assists LBA appropriate level of care and interventions for each person being served. Ensures counselors are trained in selected intervention techniques, and assists with treatment team.
Develops and/or supervises the development behavior/treatment plans, objectives and methods necessary for providing effective services to individual persons served and their families.
Assists LBA with the analysis of behavioral patterns and the identification of needs for each person served, and in creating effective and behaviorally sound Individualized Service Plans for each individual person served.
Assists LBA with developing and implementing in-service trainings to improve staff competencies in clinical and therapeutic interventions.
With LBA oversight, maintains and oversees all appropriate persons’ served documentation from referral through discharge. Supports Villa management’s efforts in licensing, certification, and accreditation issues: attainment, documenting and monitoring compliance.
Follows established procedures to report critical incidents and suspected abuse and/or neglect. Responds to charges of inappropriate treatment. Assumes responsibility for own professional development including meeting all mandated standards and staying abreast of developments within the field.
Participates and/or facilitates staff meetings, community meetings, and other staff and program group activities that support the operation of an effective clinical service delivery program.
Attends scheduled training programs for professional development that includes, at a minimum, trainings required by St. Joseph’s Villa and by regulatory and accrediting bodies.
Assist in the development of program goals, objectives and policies consistent with those of St. Joseph’s Villa.
Assist in providing Community Based Services with identified statistical and evaluative data, in preparation of monthly reports and other reports as required.
Maintains any required documentation for licensing and accreditation authorities.
valuates work processes and methods; staffing levels, qualifications and training needs; and tools, equipment, and physical resources and submits recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
Assumes responsibility for own professional development including meeting all mandated standards and staying abreast of developments within the field.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be licensed assistant behavioral analyst (LaBA) in the state of VA a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst is preferred (LBA).
Qualifications:
Must have working knowledge of behavior therapies. Requires three years related experience working with a relevant population and one year of working in a supervisor’s capacity. Proficient with Windows, Outlook, internet research, MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with proprietary software preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledgeable of Medicaid regulations preferred. Valid Virginia driver’s license with excellent driving record.