Addiction therapist vs behavioral interventionist

Differences between addiction therapist and behavioral interventionist duties and responsibilities

Addiction therapist example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of community mental health services identify in the Medicaid guidelines and attain contractual outcomes within designate time frames.
• Conduct psycho-educational support groups on addictive behaviors, patterns and relapse prevention and perform psycho-social assessments on patients.
• Provide individual and group therapy to chemically dependent and mental health patients in a residential setting.
• Perform initial evaluations and intakes, make eligibility determinations, conduct rehabilitation planning and problem solving, and counseling.
• Work closely with a license orthotist/prosthetist to obtain orthotics for children who require them.

Behavioral interventionist example responsibilities.

• Implement evidence-base educational and clinical treatment to students with autism spectrum disorders and/or other relate developmental disabilities.
• Attend monthly clinic meetings to report recent progress to BCBA.
• Job responsibilities include carrying out clients plan as directed by BCBA.
• Redirect, reassure student, implement IEP behavioral objectives and assist student in meeting IEP goals.
• Create program plans and IEP's specific to each individuals needs in order to maximize potential.
• Carry out appropriate CPI strategies when need to assure the safety of students both inside and outside of the classroom.
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