Behavioral Specialist (The Crisis Service Diagnostic Center) Job at River Edge Behavioral Health Center, Macon, GA

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  • River Edge Behavioral Health Center
  • Macon, GA

Job Description

Behavioral Specialist at The Crisis Service Diagnostic Center


Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview:

The Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center provides individualized, short-term (up to 90 days) stabilization supports a maximum of sixteen (16) adults aged 18 and above who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or co-occurring behavioral health (BH) diagnoses adults with. These individuals may be experiencing psychiatric crises or significant emotional/behavioral challenges that threaten their ability to remain in their current home environment.

Location/Schedule:

750 Hazel Street, Macon, GA – Monday-Friday with some weekends, 8am-5:30pm or 3pm-11pm.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement individualized behavior support plans designed by a Behavior Analyst to address crisis behaviors.
  • Use evidence-based crisis response strategies, including de-escalation, calming techniques, and behavior redirection.
  • Collect and document data on behaviors during crises to inform intervention planning and track progress.
  • Assist with functional behavior assessments to identify behavior triggers and patterns.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (BCBAs, nurses, therapists, RBTs, DSPs) to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications:

Education:  

  • Master’s degree in psychology, Behavior Analysis, Education, Social Work, or related human services field.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 1 year completing comprehensive functional assessments and behavior support plans.
  • Minimum of 2 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health needs.

Training:

  • At least 35 hours of education/training in behavior analysis and behavioral support for individuals with developmental disabilities or must complete within the first 30 days of employment.

Certification:

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification is preferred .

Additional Benefits:

  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • 12Paid holidays.
  • Voluntary Life Insurance.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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