Mercy Home for Children is seeking to hire a Behavior Intervention Specialist, that will report to the Behavior Intervention Coordinator, and will be  responsible for the needs of the individuals for psychological services residing in Mercy Home’s Programs.   Facilitate and actively participates in the delivery of psycho-social and health-related services for people in our 

programs. Represents the Agency by promoting and modeling the mission and core values of the Sisters of Mercy.

• MA in Clinical or Treatment field of Psychology, Social Work, School Psychology or applied psychology as 

it relates to human development & clinical interventions & documented training in assessment techniques 

& behavior support plan development OR

• MA Degree in behavior analysis & a national board certification in behavior analysis OR

• Mental Health Counseling and minimum 5 yrs of experience working directly with IDD population including 

development, implementation & monitoring of behavior support plans OR

• BA Degree in human services field & provided behavioral services for an agency in the OPWDD field 

continuously since December 31, 2012 & working toward a MA Degree.

• New York State Valid and Unrestricted NYS is required.

• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings as scheduled by the Residence Manager on a semiannual, annual, and as-needed basis.

• Provide psychological services in our programs & participate in day program meetings.

• Attend workshops, conferences, in-services related to psychology, and developmental disabilities.

• Prepare reports needed for psychiatric conferences.

• Act as the liaison between the psychiatrist and residential program.

• Complete functional assessments and medication management plans.

• Complete observations of program and report back to the IDT committee.

• Develop behavior support plans to address the behavioral needs identified by the IDT for people served.

• Track progress on behavioral goals and summarize data.

• Train, observe and assist staff in the application of behavioral support plans. 

• Complete psychological assessments, as needed & behavior support plans and ensure that they meet the 

needs of each individual we serve.

• Actively participate in HRC meeting, IRC meeting, Admission/Discharge meetings.

• Provides crisis intervention, individual or group counseling, where appropriate

• Flexibility required including evening and/or weekend schedules, be available for community/agency events.

• Co-facilitate a Self-help/Self Advocacy Group, or other groups as directed

• Complete other tasks as designated by departmental needs.

Eligible for comprehensive benefits after 30 days of employment, such as Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b) Mutual of America, 13 paid holidays, sick & vacation days after 6 months of employment, Afflac, Legal Shield and wellness initiative programs.

DAYS: Monday-Friday (35+ hours per week) DAYS/LOCATION WILL VARY BASED ON AGENCY NEEDS.