Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is a residential treatment facility located at the edge of Montgomery Hall Park in Staunton, Virginia. We have served our community for nearly 16 years, caring for adolescent boys who struggle with behavioral health conditions and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. Our employees play a pivotal role in providing guidance, direction, and supervision to our young men. Liberty Point takes pride in providing treatment, education, rehabilitation, recreation, and cultural exposure through outings, while also providing a safe environment. Our mission at Liberty Point is to empower and equip young men toward an independent life through positive-based behavioral and vocational training, along with the help of the entire Liberty Point team.

Liberty Point is currently recruiting for a Clinical Behavior Specialist/Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/ Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA) to provide behavior support services to residents attending our on-campus school, Liberty Point Academy, by addressing behaviors which interfere with school and unit performance. The primary function of the BCBA is to plan, develop, and monitor a variety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or other behavioral and social/communication challenges. The BCBA also consults with and teaches instructional team members regarding pro-active, educational, programming, and behavioral supports; develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans; and collaborates with team members, related service providers, families and other agencies as appropriate.

The BCBA will work Monday - Friday; additional hours as needed. This is a salaried position. Salary is competitive and commensurate to education and years of experience.

Education:

* Master's Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field with specialist knowledge of behavioral health and treatment philosophies and professional practices
* BCBA certification and associated licensure preferred

Experience:

* At least 2 (two) years of direct experience provided to special needs residents in the public/private school system, alternative school, or inpatient psychiatric program.

Qualifications

Successful candidate:

* Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
* Will be responsible for completing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and assisting residents in identifying and developing better behavior alternatives
* Will be responsible for establishing and maintaining data measurement, collection, and analysis systems for clients receiving behavioral interventions
* Perform observations and work collaboratively with Education School Personnel, Mental Health Staff, and Clinical Staff to design, implement, monitor, and analyze individualized positive behavior support interventions; including ability to model, teach, and train staff in positive behavior strategies and in data collection techniques.
* Will participate in professional development activities including on-site training and relevant off-site classes, workshops, etc.
* Will display a high degree of professionalism in all activities and interactions with residents, staff, parents, agency personnel, community members, etc.

Successful candidates must also be able to:

* Lift and carry up to 50 pounds,
* Effectively use the full range of body motion,
* Successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training,
* Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques (CPR, First Aid, and HWC training will be obtained during new employee orientation),
* Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives,
* Effectively communicate both verbally and via written documentation
* Maintain confidentiality

Liberty Point offers great employee benefits, including but not limited to:

* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans
* 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
* Life Insurance
* Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account
* Generous Paid Time Off
* Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
* A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment

Liberty Point Academy is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education as a private residential school for students with disabilities and is specifically licensed to serve disability categories of Intellectual Disability, Autism, Emotional Disability, Hearing Impairment, Multiple Disabilities, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment and Visual Impairment. Liberty Point Academy is fully accredited by VAISEF and the student teaching requirement can be fulfilled at Liberty Point.

A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees.

Liberty Point is a part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) -- a Fortune 500 company with facilities in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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COVID-19 considerations:
All interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
Face masks are required while in the facility or on the facility grounds.