Behavior Consultant - Level 2 Clinician (Independent Contractor)

Behavior Consultant - Level 2 Clinician (Independent Contractor)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide behavioral support services including training, supervision, or assistance in appropriate expression of emotions and desires, compliance, assertiveness, acquisition of socially appropriate behaviors, and the reduction of inappropriate behaviors.
2. Develop behavior support plans that address the behavioral support needs of an individual in accordance with 460 IAC 6-18-2 Behavioral Support Plan Standards.
3. Provide training to persons implementing behavior support plan including the techniques and procedures required for implementing the plan as well as an understanding of how to use them.
4. Review behavior support plans quarterly and adjust as necessary.
5. Provide written report to pertinent parties at least quarterly.
6. Maintain confidentiality regarding all client matters. Failure to maintain confidentiality may result in immediate termination of the service agreement

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1. Master's degree, Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) approved, psychology, special education, social work or related behavioral science field or Master's degree with a clinical license issued by the Indiana Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist of Mental Health Counselor Board. As one of the following: 1) Clinical Social Worker 2) Marriage and Family Therapist 3) Mental Health Counselor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the contractor to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the contractor is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear. The contractor must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.

• Must be able to function in various environmental settings.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

NHS will provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, political belief or activity, or status as a veteran.

The policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

It is the policy of NHS to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). NHS will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources Department and request such an accommodation. NHS will make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not require significant difficulty or expense.

Based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, New Hope Services has a rich history of meeting human services needs for the past 60 years. It is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit organizations in the region, with services in 20 counties across Indiana. New Hope's focus is in three primary divisions: Adult Services, Family Services, and Housing & Community Development. Our incredible clients include families, seniors, and adults with developmental disabilities. Con sede en Jeffersonville, Indiana, New Hope Services tiene una rica historia de satisfacer las necesidades de servicios humanos en los últimos 59 años. Es una de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro más grandes y exitosas de la región, con servicios en 20 condados en todo Indiana. El enfoque de New Hope está en tres divisiones principales: Servicios para adultos, Servicios para familias y Desarrollo de vivienda y comunidad. Nuestros increíbles clientes incluyen familias, personas mayores y adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo.

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