BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Company: Makom
Location: Rockville
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Are you a Behavioral Health professional with a LPC, LCPC, LCSW
or board certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) looking to make
a difference in the community of adults with IDD?You are exactly
who we are looking for!At Makom, we are looking for a Behavioral
Health Specialist to help train our Direct Support Professionals in
the delivery of support to people with IDD. As a Jewish
organization serving Individuals with Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities for 40+ years in Maryland and Virginia,
we are looking for someone to lead the on-going professional
development to evaluate and improve the quality of services
provided to people with IDD.As a Behavior Health Specialist, you
will:Develop strategies to address mental/behavioral health needs
of people with IDD, using evidence-based approaches based on
assessed unique needs and aspirations of each person.Educate/train
people receiving Makom supports and Makom employees on behavioral
interventions and behavior principles.Provide educational
resources, training, technical assistance to staff in the design,
implementation, and evaluation of behavioral health supports.Plan
and oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of
supports, programs, best practices just to name a few.To be Makom's
next Behavior Health Specialist, you will need:Master's degree in
psychology, human development, intellectual and/or developmental
disabilities, social work or related human development
discipline.Licensure or license-eligible (Maryland and/or Virginia)
as LPC, LCPC, LCSW or board certification in Behavior Analysis
(BCBA).2+ years of experience working with adults with IDD.A valid
MD, VA, or DC driver's license with a clean driving record.Come
join us!We pride ourselves on championing a culture of mutual
accountability, innovation, entrepreneurialism, and
self-determination while smartly attracting and retaining the best
people to serve our mission.Our Mission:Makom is committed to
support and empowering people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities (IDD) to achieve the quality of life to which they
aspire.We offer excellent benefits, and are an Equal Opportunity
Employer that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging.
Keywords: Makom, Rockville , BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, Healthcare , Rockville, Maryland
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