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Join the CALM Team as a Registered Behavior Technician! Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young adults? At Cultural Autism Learning & Motivation (CALM), we believe in empowering individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to thrive in their unique journeys. If you're a dedicated and compassionate professional with experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we'd love to meet you! About Us Cultural Autism Learning & Motivation (CALM) is a behavioral health agency committed to providing culturally competent ABA services. Our team works across home, school, and community settings to support children and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities. At CALM, we take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, not just for our clients, but for our team members as well. Position Overview As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at CALM, you'll play a hands-on role in implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). You'll work closely with clients and their families to help them achieve meaningful goals and improve their quality of life. Key Responsibilities Provide direct ABA therapy to children and young adults in home, school, and community settings. Implement behavior intervention plans as designed by the supervising BCBA. Collect and record accurate data on client progress during therapy sessions. Collaborate with families and caregivers to support skill generalization and promote positive outcomes. Participate in team meetings and ongoing training to ensure the highest quality of care. Required Skills and Qualifications Experience: At least 1 year of experience working in ABA or with individuals with autism/developmental disabilities. Current RBT certification (or willingness to obtain certification if not already certified). Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with clients, families, and team members. Ability to adapt to various environments and work effectively in home, school, and community settings. A genuine passion for helping others and a commitment to delivering culturally competent care. Why Join CALM? At CALM, we believe in taking care of our team so they can take care of our clients. Here's what we offer: - Paid Mental Health Days: We understand the importance of self-care and prioritize your well-being. - Paid Time Off (PTO): Recharge and refresh with time away from work. - Employee of the Month Recognition: We celebrate and reward outstanding team members who go above and beyond. Our Culture and Values At CALM, we're more than just a behavioral health agency-we're a community. Our values are rooted in cultural competence, collaboration, and compassion. We embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and supported. If you're looking for a workplace that prioritizes growth, respect, and making a difference, CALM is the place for you. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're excited about the opportunity to join a team that's changing lives every day, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with CALM.

Job Purpose The Discharge Planner ensures that the department meets the discharge planning needs of our client hospitals' patients. They collaborate with patients, nursing homes, and mental health and substance abuse facilities Duties & Responsibilities Effectively communicate with client hospitals to assist in implementing an appropriate discharge plan to meet patients' needs Work with hospital staff, patients, and families to reduce the incidence of avoidable days and to lower the patients' overall average length of stay Facilitate timely discharges/transfers while identifying early identification of the appropriate reimbursement source for nursing home placement or rehabilitative services Interact with health care providers to facilitate movement of the patient through the system Update accounts with detailed progress notes, as needed Contact nursing homes for patient placement Maintain written records relating to facilities contacted Produce reports using Microsoft Excel and our proprietary database On occasion, travel to deliver and/or retrieve documents from our client hospital locations and nursing homes Other duties as assigned Use, protect and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Valid Driver's License with clean driving record 2+ years of healthcare experience Must be fluent in Spanish and English to effectively communicate with patients Knowledge of community resources and benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security Ability to learn internal databases (Prolaw) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented Excellent written and verbal communication skills required Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction Working Conditions Occasional travel to hospitals and other locations Must possess a smart-phone or electronic device capable of downloading applications, for multifactor authentication and security purposes. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear. Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

New Hires are eligible for a $1500.00 Sign on Bonus. Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Under the direction of supervisor, assists with the development and implementation of behavior support and/or academic/residential goal plans using current and ethical practices of positive behavior support. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Assists behavior specialists with all aspects of daily service delivery and behavior based projects or research including assessment, intervention, and data preparation and analysis• Participates in the process for conducting functional assessments of behaviors using a variety of means, including reliable and valid assessment tools when indicated.• Assists with the development and implementation of behavior support plans and/or goals using current and ethical practices of positive behavior support. This may include collecting and/or reviewing data, assessing reliability, validity, and effectiveness of the plan, training staff members, and supporting staff members in a hands-on capacity. Requires the ability to meet deadlines, take and follow direction, manage paperwork and use basic math skills to assess data.• Provides direct care to students in the classroom or residential setting with the purpose of modeling behavioral programming for staff members.• Responds to Crisis calls on main campus• Conducts regular and formal behavior observations across environments. This includes the actual observation, staff interviews, and documentation of progress and observations in clinical notes. • Assists in dealing with behavioral/psychiatric emergencies including physical intervention and providing direction to staff members• Receives clinical supervision/consultation from behavior specialists and doctoral level consultants• Attends and participates in team meetings as needed.• Assists with new employee orientation as needed• Serves as a resource to staff members for information on issues pertaining to psychology (such as diagnosis, test interpretation, treatments, teaching techniques, therapies, etc.) within their competency and expertise.• Attends and participates in professional development such as conferences or continuing education as assigned.• Adheres to ethical standards for behavior analysts and mental health professionals• Assists with the preparation of data collection tools, picture symbols, visual aids, or other materials as related to behavior support plans or student programming. • Fulfills any other requirements/responsibilities as delegated by supervisor• All other duties as assigned. Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements: • Must be enrolled in Associates or Bachelor's program in related field within six months of hire; Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field from an accredited program preferred; BCaBA certification or BCBA/LBA in progress preferred. Prefer experience developing and/or implementing behavioral interventions for persons with developmental disabilities and/or at least one year of direct care for persons with developmental disabilities. Registered Behavior Technicians enrolled in degree program will be considered.• Must be able to work a flexible schedule. • Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills. • Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required. • Be able to perform all physical interventions.

With team support, oversee development and implementation of behavior support plans for individuals with challenging behaviors. Hybrid position requiring on-site work three days per week. Some travel is required. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Leads the process for conducting functional behavior assessments (direct & indirect) Conducts regular and formal behavior observations across environments and adjusts interventions/plans accordingly. This includes the actual observation, staff interviews, and documentation of progress and observations in clinical notes. Develops and implements behavior support plans using current and ethical practices of behavior analysis. Requires good writing skills, the ability to meet deadlines, work with others, manage paperwork, and use basic math skills to assess data. Develops behavioral goals for IEP/ Res Hab. / Day Hab. plan (as applicable) in collaboration with treatment team members. Creates data collection systems for plans and/or monitor, graph, and analyze data pertaining to behavior plans. Collaborates with staff pertaining to behavior problems and/or replacement behaviors. Provides direct care in the residential setting or Day Hab. as needed with the purpose of modeling behavior interventions for staff members. Responds to Crisis calls and/or assists with behavioral emergencies Regularly attends and participates in team meetings. Provides supervision to BCBAs in training as assigned. Consults with other professionals and serves as a resource to staff members for information on issues pertaining to psychology (such as behavior analysis, diagnosis, test interpretation, treatments, teaching techniques, therapies, etc.) within their competency and expertise. Participates in psychiatric clinic/appointments as needed. Utilizes the Human Rights Committee for restrictive interventions as needed. Communicates with parents or guardians regarding the behavioral status of participants. Obtains appropriate approvals when needed. Adheres to ethical standards for behavior analysts, Springbrook policies/procedures, and all oversight agency regulations (OPWDD, NYSED). Fulfills any other requirements/responsibilities as assigned. Qualification, Skills and Knowledge Requirements: BCBA or NY LBA and Master's degree required. Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred. Must maintain certification/licensure. Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs. Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required. Be able to perform all physical interventions. Work on site three days per week.

Oversee development and implementation of behavior support plans for students and/or adults with challenging behaviors. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Leads the process for conducting functional assessments of behaviors using a variety of means, including reliable and valid assessment tools when indicated and direct and indirect behavioral assessment procedures. Develops and implements/modifies behavior support plans using current and ethical practices of positive behavior analysis. Requires good writing skills, the ability to meet deadlines, work with others, manage paperwork, and use basic math skills to assess data. Develop behavioral goals for IEP and/or Res Hab/Day Hab plan in collaboration with treatment team members Create data collection systems for plans and/or monitor, graph, and analyze data pertaining to behavior plans Collaborates with staff as needed pertaining to behavior problems and/or replacement behaviors Provides direct care in the classroom or residential setting as needed with the purpose of modeling behavior interventions for staff members. Responds to Crisis Team calls on main campus (if applicable). Conducts regular and formal behavior observations across environments. This includes the actual observation, staff interviews, and documentation of progress and observations in clinical notes. Updates interventions and plans accordingly. Assists in dealing with behavioral/psychiatric emergencies which may include physical intervention and providing direction to staff members. Receives clinical supervision/consultation from lead behavior specialist or clinical supervisor, and/or doctoral level consultants. Attends and participates in team meetings as needed. Assists with new employee training as needed. Serves as a resource to staff members for information on issues pertaining to psychology (such as behavior analysis, diagnosis, test interpretation, treatments, teaching techniques, therapies, etc.) within their competency and expertise. Attends and participates in professional development such as conferences or continuing education as assigned. Consults with other professionals such as psychiatrist, medical doctors, school or other counselors, etc. Participates in the psychiatric clinics/appointments as needed. Functions as a member of a treatment team to best serve the needs of the participant. Works very closely with site supervisors. Sets up and attends meetings when needed. Utilizes the Human Rights Committee for restrictive interventions. Communicates with parents or guardians regarding the behavioral status of participants. Obtains appropriate approvals when needed. Adheres to ethical standards for behavior analysts and mental health professionals, Springbrook behavioral services policies/procedures and applicable regulations of oversight agencies (OPWDD, SED) Supports professional development of Behavior Specialist 1 as needed Fulfills any other requirements/responsibilities as delegated by supervisor All other duties as assigned. Qualification, Skills and Knowledge Requirements: Master's degree in psychology or related field from an accredited program with an emphasis on behavior modification. BCaBA or BCBA in progress preferred. Must agree to start BCBA coursework one year from date of hire. Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs. Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required. Be able to perform all physical interventions.