Behavior Analyst (Mental Health and Behavior Professional)

Who We Are:

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs. With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.

Hours and Pay:

• Starting salary: $66,500
• Monday through Friday 8-5pm

Perks/Benefits:

• Competitive pay 
• Innovative, collaborative environment with flexible work/life balance schedules
• Hybrid work arrangements  
• 401(k) plan with a 3% company match vested at 1 year.
• Company provided hardware and cellphone stipend
• FREE Long-term Life Insurance & FREE Long-term Disability
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin's 15 states of services
• PTO that increases with tenure
• Pet Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Insurance, Flex Spending, and HSA Accounts 
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• PAID training and orientation
• Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay before payday

What You Get To Do:

The Behavior Analyst will develop and implement programs and services to remediate behavioral and social problems for persons served.  The Behavior Analyst must have competencies in areas related to:

• Behavior reduction/elimination strategies that promote least restrictive approved alternatives.
• Co-occurring mental health or neurocognitive disorders.
• Data collection, tracking and reporting; demonstrated expertise with populations of mental health and cognitive impairments.
• Ethical considerations related to behavioral services.
• Functional analysis.
• Functional assessment; measurement of behavior and interpretation of data.
• Identifying desired outcomes.
• Selecting intervention strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
• Staff/caregiver training.
• Support plan monitoring and revisions.

What Makes You A Great Fit:

Must communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills.  Experience with functional behavior assessment/functional behavior analysis.  Experience in the development and implementation of affective/social skill lessons.  Must have good decision-making and communication skills, be responsible, mature, flexible, and have management experience.  Experience in IDD, mental health, and crisis support.

Must be qualified in one of the following ways:

• Have four years of supervised experience working directly with people who exhibit challenging behaviors as well as co-occurring mental disorders and neurocognitive disorders; and meet one or more of the following requirements:
  
   
• Minimums Qualifications:
  • A person with a graduate degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, nursing or a closely related field, and either has completed the applicable supervised practice requirements under ch MPSW 4, 12, or 16 OR
  • Psy 2 or has 3,000 hours of supervised clinical post-graduate degree experience including at least 1,000 hours of face-to-face contact with consumers and who commences work at a clinic required to be certified under this chapter no later than January 1, 2013.
  • Graduate student who is enrolled in an accredited institution in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, nursing or a closely related field OR
  • A person with a graduate degree from an accredited institution and course work in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, nursing or a closely related field who has not yet completed the applicable supervised practice requirements described under ch. MPSW 4, 12, or 16 or Psy 2 as applicable OR
  • An individual who may lawfully practice psychotherapy within the scope of a license, permit, registration or certificate granted by Wisconsin other than under ch. 455 or 457, Stats.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Psychologist or private practice school psychologist licensed in Wisconsin under ch. 455, Stats OR
  • Marriage and family therapist licensed in Wisconsin under s. 457.10 or 457.11, Stats OR
  • Professional counselor licensed in Wisconsin under s. 457.12 or 457.13, Stats OR
  • Advanced practice social worker granted a certificate in Wisconsin under s. 457.08 (2), Stats OR
  • Independent social worker licensed in Wisconsin under s. 457.08 (3), Stats OR
  • Clinical social worker licensed in Wisconsin under s. 457.08 (4), Stats OR

Hours Worked:

The typical hours worked are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; however, work schedule may change depending on the scheduling needs of individuals. Appointments may occur in the early morning, evening or on the weekend to best meet the needs of the person served. 

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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