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Mental Health Behavior AssistantOpen Roads Services, LLC • Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Mental Health Behavior Assistant

Mental Health Behavior Assistant

Open Roads Services, LLC • Englewood, New Jersey, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Position Summary :

Behavioral Assistants (BAs) provide direct, goal-oriented interventions to children and adolescents in the home and community setting under the guidance of a licensed clinician. BAs focus on skill-building, behavioral management, and emotional regulation, helping to strengthen families and empower youth toward long-term stability.

Responsibilities :

  • Implement individualized behavioral strategies as outlined in the youth's treatment plan provided by clinician.
  • Work closely with a licensed Intensive In-Community (IIC) clinician, Care Management Organization (CMO) or Children’s Mobile Response (CMRSS), school staff and other providers identified as part of the team.
  • Provide support and therapeutic guidance to youth and caregivers in real-life settings.
  • Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and respect for all clients and families.

Progress Notes :

  • Track progress and document session notes accurately and on time.
  • Notes to be entered in Cyber no later than 7 days, documenting sessions rendered, progress / lack of progress and outreach contacts to family.
  • In Person Sessions :

  • All sessions are to occur in-person.
  • Should telehealth be explored due to emergent reasons, it is to be discussed with supervisor prior to providing services.
  • Proactive Communication with Care Managers (CMs) :

  • Effective wrap-around includes weekly communication with the CM.
  • CORE VALUES :

  • Demonstrate cultural competence through an awareness of and sensitivity towards agency’s clients’ and coworkers’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
  • Demonstrate commitment to the value of nurturing a family as the ideal environment for a child and believe in the capacity of people to grow and change.
  • Work from a strengths-based perspective.
  • Understand and work well with other service systems (i.e.; Division of Child Protection and Permanency, juvenile justice, division on aging, probation and parole), maximizes resources to assist client.
  • Recognize that the needs of consumers are priorities and respond appropriately.
  • PROFESSIONALISM :

  • Value and participate in the team as a proactive member.
  • Respect others’ professional opinions and tolerate a range of feelings.
  • Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
  • Perform required tasks according to the program philosophy, policies and procedures.
  • Be courteous, approachable, and cooperative towards others and conducts self in a mature, competent, confident, and respectful manner.
  • Understand and adhere to confidentiality rights of clients, co-workers and agency, consistent with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and protects personal health information in written, verbal and electronic forms.
  • Practice self-care, possess a healthy work / life balance and provide exceptional customer service.
  • Ensure the safety & comfort of others by communicating the presence of hazards, injuries, equipment problems.
  • Understand, practice, and reiterate the importance of emergency evacuation plans and other safety policies (universal precautions, etc.).
  • Be willing to help others and communicate urgent information quickly to supervisor and team in times of crisis.
  • Be punctual for youth appointments, meetings, etc.
  • Use good judgment, practices ethical decision-making, and explores all options in problem solving.
  • SUPERVISION :

  • Attend supervision consistently with direct supervisor as needed and once monthly with Clinical Director.
  • Qualifications :

  • Must be BA-certified via the NJ Children’s System of Care (CSOC) or eligible and willing to complete the certification process within 6 months of hire.
  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education, or a related field.
  • Minimum of one year of experience working with youth with behavioral or emotional challenges.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel to clients' homes.
  • Compensation :

  • $30-40 per hour (To be determined upon hire).
  • Schedule :

  • Flexible schedule as an independent contractor – perfect for part-time or supplemental work.
  • Work Location :

  • In person and teleservices.
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