SENIOR BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
Company: State of Rhode Island
Location: Providence
Posted on: September 11, 2024
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Job Description:
Salary : $51,394.00 - $58,329.00 Annually
Location : State of RI Psychiatric Hospital, RI
Job Type: Council 94 (2-36)
Job Number: 6810-41905-185
Department: DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS
Division: State of RI Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date: 09/07/2024
Closing Date: 9/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 322A
Classification: Classified
Assignment(s)/Comments: Benton A
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: 8:30AM - 4:00PM; Monday -
Friday
Work Week: Non-Standard Non-Exempt
Bargaining Union: Council 94 Local 1350 (6)
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist a Clinical Psychologist in
the design and writing of individualized behavior plans and
intervention strategies that apply behavior modification techniques
in working with individuals with mental illness and/or behavior
issues in a hospital setting; to monitor and document progress in
behavior modification efforts by collecting and charting clinical
data as defined by care plans; and to do related work as
required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of a Supervising
Clinical Psychologist from whom specific instructions are received;
work is reviewed for technical competence and conformance to
instructions, program plans and established policies and
procedures.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Generally none, but in some cases may
supervise Behavior Specialists.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the
principles, practices and techniques of learning theory, abnormal
psychology, developmental psychology and data collection
procedures; the ability to implement specific and detailed behavior
treatment plans; the ability to make accurate observations; the
ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; the
ability to accurately and timely document in the medical record;
the ability to record and represent data in statistical forms; and
related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree, from a college of
recognized standing, in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a
closely related field with emphasis in Clinical, Abnormal or
Behavioral Psychology, Behavior Treatment or Applied Learning
Theory; and
Experience: A minimum of three year's clinical experience working
with mental health and/or developmental disability populations.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be
substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
One year of inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a
position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against:
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
Varicella (Chickenpox),
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),
Hepatitis B titers,
Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)
N-95 Respirator FIT test
Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of
accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor
Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday
at:
Cranston Ph: (401) 462-2001 Fax:462-1683
Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524 Fax: 567-4003
RISPH Ph: (401) 462-4142
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode
Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits'
website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was
enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new
hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September
30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee
hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct
deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee
shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a
personal depository agency for the employee.
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Are you a state employee who is a member of Council 94? (You must
answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union
affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you
will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual
provisions).
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Are you a member of Council 94 Local 1350? (You must answer this
question correctly to be considered based on your union
affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you
will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual
provisions.)
Required Question
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