Behavioral interventionist vs psychiatric social worker

Differences between behavioral interventionist and psychiatric social worker duties and responsibilities

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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Psychiatric social worker example responsibilities.

• Screen, identify, diagnose using DSM nomenclature, treat and manage mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
• Provide clinical supervision and oversight to MSW intern who provide assessments and treatment.
• Participate in weekly hospital social services meetings, weekly individual supervision, and facilitate change strategies for patients.
• Guide, mentore, and tutor both BSW and MSW students in internship programs.
• Assist individual in developing and practicing the skills define on their psychiatric rehabilitation plans.
• Follow patients throughout hospitalization, working closely with attending psychiatrist; involve in family, individual and group treatment.
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