Behavioral Therapeutic Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field such as psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, special education.

2. Valid WV driver's license, valid vehicle insurance and a reliable vehicle.

3. West Virginia state and Federal criminal background check required for DHHR WV CARES regulated area

EXPERIENCE:

1. Completion of a practicum/internship during the 4 year degree training in the human services field Completion of a practicum/internship during the 4 year degree training in the human services field OR one year of on the job supervision at Healthy Minds.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master's degree (BA/BS/MA/MS) degree in a human service related field such as psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, special education,etc.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two years of post degree experience

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Develop, coordinator, deliver/implement programs specific to grant population and disability groups and family members.

2. Coordinate services for grant recipients according to SOW, disability group and treatment plans.

3. Coordinate programs with necessary staff supports to complete SOW.

4. Develop, coordinate, deliver/implement specialty programs including all activities specific to SOW implementation.

5. Participate in and complete trainings necessary to deliver service programs in support of the grant SOW.

6. Train other program staff for cross training and to implement/assist in delivery of program SOW.

7. Implements appropriate interventions and documents patient's responses in the medical record (as appropriate) using identified formats.

8. Identifies thought patterns and behaviors associated with different types of psychiatric diagnoses and developmental ages and intervenes appropriately utilizing the master treatment plan.

9. Transports and supervises patients to appointments and activities to implement grant SOW.

10. Answers the telephone and responds to all calls, including Helpline calls, in an appropriate and professional manner.

11. Conducts self in a professional manner (communication and appearance) with recipients, families, and other associates to include maintaining all the confidential aspects of the program.

12. Completes and maintains the quantity and quality of documentation to meet data requirements, regulatory and organizations requirements.

13. Create and grow collaborative relationships with other service providers in the community.

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

1. Heavy/Hard work: Requires strength and or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and occasionally physical restraint of a client

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

2. Ability to accurately spell and write routine reports and correspondence

3. Ability to speak effectively to clients and other Associates

4. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule form.

5. Ability to speak in public.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.