Job Title: Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) (Autism CSU)

Job Hours: Full- Time

Shift: 1st & 2nd Shift

The base location for this position is: Conyers, GA (Rockdale County)

View Point Health Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) Programs provide short term, 24/7 residential crisis treatment. The ASD Crisis Stabilization Program (Conyers, GA) provides behavioral crisis intervention and stabilization services to adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 10-14.

We offer a multidisciplinary approach to treatment services. Our recovery approach is with Applied Behavioral Analyst Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mental health clinical support services, and medication management.

Our goal is to provide person-centered care and utilize a trauma-informed approach to our client and their treatment.

A Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) operates 24 hours/7 days a week (including weekends and holidays) to provide a safe, structured and locked environment for clients experiencing a mental health crisis. The services are like residential treatment, but providing a higher level of care due to our acuity of the clients who are in crisis. Our units operate much like a psychiatric hospital.

A client typically stays with us about 30 days to ensure he/she is stable from the prompting event of their crisis prior to discharge. Clients do not leave the facility during their stay with us.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under broad supervision, the Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) instructs or trains clients and/or students in a specific area of assignment as part of a program that includes an organized agenda of practical and workforce readiness instruction. May serve as lead
• Monitor clients during Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
• Complete admissions for new arrivals.
• Prepare clients’ belongings upon discharge.
• Monitor and assist clients during the hygiene routine.
• Assist clients with scheduled phone calls.
• Conduct safety checks for new admissions as well as current clients if necessary.
• Assist with manual holds/restraints.
• Monitor and assist during unit visitation.
• If necessary, minimally organize the unit.
• Conduct room sweeps for contraband or dangerous items.
• Complete daily client observations sheets for assigned client/s.
• Monitor group for appropriate client behaviors.
• Assist with “Receive and Evaluate” client/s.
• Complete the daily 24 hour report to document the client’s behaviors during the shift.
• Sit with 1:1 clients all day and ensure that they are never more than an arms-length away or without supervision.
• Transport clients if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED AND Six months of experience in a related field
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens
• Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university OR Vocational/Technical degree in area of assignment from an accredited college AND Two years of experience in the area of assignment OR One year of experience required at the lower level Practical Instructor 2 (EDT011) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least six months of experience in a related field
• Experience working with adults in an inpatient facility
• Experience and/or knowledge of DBT is preferred
• Experience of at least one year working with Dual Diagnosed (Substance Abuse/Mental Health) and or residential setting
• Interventions, Diagnosing, Treatment Plans
• Experience with Care Logic or other EMR
• Is comfortable and proficient with collaborative & concurrent documentation
• Experience in trauma-informed care, or trauma related interventions and skills

NOTE:

APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES, COPY OF DIPLOMA FOR HIGH SCHOOL/GED, and OFFICIAL COPY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSE (If applicable) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid New Hire Training
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• No employee deduction for Social Security
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Note: This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified