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| | Job Title: | Clinician Behavior Specialist | Status: | Direct Support Professional |
| | Posted: | 5/18/2012 | Full Time |
| | Job Code Number: | 11330-18.3-0515 |
| | Job Description Link: | JD Link |
| | Affiliate: | SHCA |
| | Area Location: | Central MA |
| | Program: | Seven Hills Academy at Devens |
| | Devens, MA |
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| | Qualifications: | Education at the Master’s level in human behavior, psychology, behavior modification, |
| | and psychology preferred. Training and experience in behavior intervention and |
| | management experience in special education settings. Demonstrated skills in a variety of |
| | behavioral intervention techniques; development of specific individual intervention |
| | plans; and detailed written behavioral observations. Knowledge of child development, |
| | learning acquisition, behavior modification, behavioral interventions, and child |
| | social/emotional/behavioral dysfunctions. Ability to communicate effectively verbally |
| | and in writing. Ability to adjust to different environments. |
| | Description: | The Behavior Specialist assists the program staff in screening and assessment of child |
| | behavior. The Behavior Specialist observes children in both residential and classroom |
| | settings, identifies children "at risk" for impairment in social-emotional functioning in |
| | the residence, in the classroom and the community. The Behavior Specialist consults with |
| | parents, teaching, and resource staff on a variety of behavioral management issues and |
| | provides on-going behavioral intervention in the residential classroom settings. |
| | Seven Hills Devens Academy in Devens, MA is presently looking to hire a graduate |
| | student in ABA who is preparing to become a board certified behavior analyst to work |
| | with children and adolescents with behavior disorders and other severe special needs in |
| | a private school and residential program. Our program serves adolescents with |
| | intellectual disabilities and psychiatric disorders. Some also have autistic disorder. The |
| | behavior analyst would be the primary consultant to the lead teacher on issues of |
| | behavioral and educational programming, staff development, and a consultant to the |
| | teacher on developing educational goals. |
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| | The ideal candidate would be a graduate student in a BACB approved program of studies |
| | who is seeking a paid position that would allow for field training and supervision as well. |
| | Supervision by board-certified behavior analyst and licensed psychologist will be |
| | provided. Applicants should have experience with children with severe special needs, |
| | autistic disorder, and behavioral programming. |
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| | Some schedule flexibility in order to attend classes and other graduate student |
| | requirements may be arranged. Salary and benefits are competitive. The setting is well- |
| | maintained and staffed. There are plenty of options for career development within this |
| | agency as well. |
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| | This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to learn and advance in clinical behavior |
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