Behavioral Specialist III
Full Time • St. Georgia's General Residential Operation
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Job Summary:
Behavioral Specialist III is an advanced-level position responsible for leadership in behavior management, staff training, and program development. This role requires significant experience in crisis intervention, behavior analysis, and trauma-informed practices, and it often serves as a liaison between direct care teams and clinical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Behavioral Specialist III is an advanced-level position responsible for leadership in behavior management, staff training, and program development. This role requires significant experience in crisis intervention, behavior analysis, and trauma-informed practices, and it often serves as a liaison between direct care teams and clinical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- All duties of Behavioral Specialist II, plus:
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans in collaboration with clinical staff.
- Conduct behavioral assessments and provide recommendations for treatment adjustments.
- Lead training sessions for staff on crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and behavior management.
- Act as a lead responder to high-risk incidents, providing direct crisis support and guidance.
- Oversee data collection and analysis related to behavioral patterns and intervention effectiveness.
- Serve as a liaison between clinical staff, direct care teams, and administrative leadership.
- Participate in program development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavior Analysis, or a related field preferred.
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with youth in a behavioral health or residential setting.
- Extensive knowledge of behavior management, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Experience in training, program development, and leadership.
- Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), or similar preferred.
- Must pass background checks and meet state licensing requirements.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements (All Levels):
- Ability to engage in crisis intervention and physical restraint techniques when necessary.
- Frequent standing, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Exposure to emotionally challenging situations requiring patience, resilience, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Our mission is to inspire youth to embrace the choose happiness, respond with love, and lead by example and Health (ENRICH) throughout their life journey. Our team is made up of highly trained and experienced professionals who are passionate about working with children. We cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and we are always looking for ways to enhance our services and better meet the needs of the families we serve.
Saint Georgia, GRO (SG) services various types of neglect and abuse children with problems that require different treatment approaches. Saint Georgia, LLC GRO is a General Residential Operation that serves teenagers between the ages of 7 and 17 and who has been diagnose with some type of Emotional Disorder.
Saint Georgia, GRO (SG) services various types of neglect and abuse children with problems that require different treatment approaches. Saint Georgia, LLC GRO is a General Residential Operation that serves teenagers between the ages of 7 and 17 and who has been diagnose with some type of Emotional Disorder.
We have developed a clinically program based on the specific needs of the residents, and our philosophy is based upon our beliefs and experiences related to the creation of genuine, lasting change in our residents.
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