Behavioral Intervention Specialist - Child and Adolescent CSU - Decatur, GA.

Description

View Point Health

Job Title : Behavioral Intervention Specialist Job Code : EDT012 / Practical Instructor Shift : Full-Time (40 hours per week on average) Job Hours : Times May Vary Base Location : Child and Adolescent CSU Decatur, GA. Division / Department / Program : Crisis Stabilization Units

View Point Health is a state agency of Georgia that provides individual and group counseling, medication management, recovery and crisis stabilization services for behavioral health and developmental disabilities.

The Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Program is a short-term, 24 / 7 residential crisis unit located in Decatur, Georgia. The Crisis Stabilization program provides comprehensive psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services to adolescents, 14-17 years of age.

Under broad supervision, instructs or trains clients and / or students in a specific area of assignment as part of a program that includes an organized agenda of practical and workforce readiness instruction. May serve as lead.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Monitors general client activity, observing, and reporting behavior / progress of clients.
• Maintains awareness of clients' behavior and physical whereabouts to ensure their safety.
• Observes and becomes familiar with each client's behavior, specific needs, and necessary supports.
• Monitors clients for detection of any behavior which could be injurious to self or others, or which is so unusual or atypical that immediate attention of professional staff is warranted.
• When necessary for the physical safety of the client, uses the least restrictive, agency-approved behavioral or physical intervention technique appropriate for the situation as trained.
• Secures assistance from and / or helps other staff in handling acute behavioral crisis situations.
• Maintains the living space and unit in a clean and organized condition to assure a safe, secure, and attractive environment for clients and staff.
• Records clear, concise, and accurate client data and other documentation in medical records and other program records according to agency policy and applicable standards of care.
• Assists with Activities of Daily Living such as personal hygiene, toileting, mealtime assistance as needed, etc. Assists with laundering of clothing items, sheets, towels, and other items on the unit as needed.
• Participates in change of shift meetings, treatment team meetings, staffing, and other sessions to provide the information about each resident necessary for implementation of an appropriate, individualized treatment plan.
• Attends client specific meetings and trainings, including trainings on clients' Behavior Support Plans
• Accurately collects data (paper and / or electronically) on target and replacement behaviors specific to the client's Behavior Support Plan.
• Reports changes in client condition to supervisor and Registered Nurse
• Assists with Activities of Daily Living (toileting, feeding, hygiene, etc.), to meet the needs of the client.
• Provides important information regarding the client to facilitate appropriate case management and collaboration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Competencies :

Benefits

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer : View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.