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Job Summary

The Psychologist – Applied Behavior Specialist (ABS) is responsible for providing psychological services to individuals and support, training and consultation to staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Develops, writes, implements and monitors behavioral interventions as necessary to meet individual’s needs.

· Assesses and completes appropriate sections of the CFA for individuals annually as well as review the behavior section of the PPO.

· Completes psychological assessments and reports as needed.

· Develops and implements in-service training for staff in regards to Behavioral Support Plans and behavioral interventions.

· Initiates and completes psychiatric consult forms.

· Participates as a member of Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Meetings.

· Participates in individual screening, admissions processes and programmatic movement/discharge procedures as needed.

· Attends and participates in monthly Psychology and Clinic Meetings.

· Communicates with staff to gather information for developing and writing Behavior Support Plans or other interventions.

· Participates as part of the Crisis Team as necessary to assist and train staff during crisis situations.

· Ensures required information is maintained in the individuals’ day programs and residential records.

· Collaborates with individuals and their teams to foster the development of relationships and skills that would be socially significant to the individual.

· Monitor behavior data collections.

· Submit progress notes and graphs monthly.

· Facilitate semi-annual/quarterly behavior plan of service.

· Will schedule and participate in annual pre-audits or as needed.

· Be responsible for the collection and summarization of data for the implementation or submission of Human Rights Limitations.

· Participates in monthly supervision and submits a monthly summary regarding site visitations, priorities, and accomplishments for caseload.

· Participates in projects and committees as needed.

· Maintains safety standards and follows all IGHL policies and procedures.

· All other duties assigned.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

· Master’s degree in Psychology

· Experience working with the Disabled population

· Valid NYS driver’s license

· Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

The Psychologist- Applied Behavior Specialist (ABS) agrees to uphold IGHL’s mission, emulate the values and commit to the vision.

IGHL Core Values

INTEGRITY: We are committed to an environment that is authentic, fair, honest and operates ethically.

COMPASSION: We treat each other with kindness and empathy, lifting up and supporting one another at all times.

TEAMWORK: We value collaboration, open communication, and building a supportive environment knowing together we can achieve more.

INCLUSION: We embrace diversity in people, ideas, and experiences where everyone is heard, appreciated and accepted.

RESPECT: We value individual experiences and feelings while treating people with kindness and dignity.

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VISION

IGHL’s Vision is to be a Center of Excellence with state-of-the-art technologies and practices, embracing new business models and leveraging all of our resources. Our professional and competitively-compensated team members act I fidelity honoring the responsibility of providing a lifetime of support to individuals in the IGHL family.

MISSION:

The mission of IGHL is to provide lifetime support and innovation services for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

TAGLINE:

Supporting people through life

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36.20 per hour

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