Behavioral Specialist Lead

5 days ago


New Britain, Connecticut, United States Hospital for Special Care Full time

Company Overview

Hospital for Special Care is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and creating an environment of engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work.

Job Summary

The Behavioral Specialist Lead performs patient care on all behavioral units, Neurobehavioral, PHP, and Inpatient Autism. This role functions in collaboration with RNs, SBS, and BCBA's to carry out treatment/behavioral plans. The successful candidate will maintain a familiarity with patients and families on all units to establish a relationship providing positive interactions, recognizing and de-escalating patient distress, assisting in meeting patient outcomes and goals, and organizing and leading appropriate group activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performs direct patient care functions under the direction of the RN and/or SBS in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Supervising patients at all times maintaining appropriate level of supervision as specified and assisting patients in daily scheduled activities, ADL's, and skills trainings.
  • Participate & teach parent/conservator trainings under the guidance of BCBA, SBS, and/or unit psychologist.
  • Folllows standard operating procedures and therapeutic techniques for the unit.
  • Follows patients Individual Treatment/behavioral plan.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's in a Human Service field with six months to one year of direct childcare work with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or adults with brain injuries.
  • Associates Degree in a Human Service field with 2 years of experience with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or 2 years of experience working with adults in behavioral health or psychiatric setting.
  • 5 years of experience with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or adults with brain injuries.

Working Conditions:

Employees in this position must be able to participate in the physical management of patients which can include awareness and demonstration of safe body positioning at all times, awareness and coordination to block and deflect possible aggression, and the ability to physically hold struggling patients, using approved methods only, to maintain safety for extended periods of time.

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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