What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Specialist position at Merakey?
Merakey Greensburg is currently seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible Behavior Specialist servicing Westmoreland, Indiana and Armstrong Counties.
Job description:
- Develop and monitor individual behavioral support interventions
- Participate in team meetings and additional consultation as needed
- Provide on-going training to the program staff to ensure the needs of the population are being served
- Work collaboratively with the program's psychiatric nurse, pharmacist, and psychiatrist to coordinate medication monitoring and adjustment
- Perform other duties as assigned
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations.
The work of Merakey is anchored in the firm belief that it is every individual's right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment in their lives. Surrounding professional staff with the best in technology and supports, Merakey is a leader in the industry and remains committed to helping people...one individual at a time.
Benefits
Merakey offers flexible schedules, Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, tuition reimbursement, work/life balance, and so much more!
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Requirements:- Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of best practice standards for treatment of dually diagnosed individuals
- Have knowledge and, preferably be certified, in one of the established behavior modification techniques, such as Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) or Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA)
- Have prior experience providing clinical supervision to non-clinical staff (i.e. service coordinators, case managers, direct support professionals)
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to pass appropriate state and federal clearances
