Clinical Associate - Melmark
Berwyn, PA 19312
About the Job
General Responsibilities
The Clinical Associate is responsible for providing direct service instruction to assigned individuals while maintaining prescribed Level of Supervision (LOS) for assigned individual(s) at all times. Responsibilities include attending to and maintaining individual's hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs. Additional responsibilities include collecting data on all targeted behaviors for acceleration and declaration, in accordance with their function-based treatment plans and assisting with conducting functional analysis and treatment analysis sessions as overseen by a Clinical Specialist or Clinical Case Manager.
Populations served are intensely physically challenging. Individuals who are served may exhibit aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior, therefore. Clinical Associates must be constantly alert and ready to respond to the individual's needs in accordance with the prescribed behavior analytic interventions.
Schedule: 3 weekday shifts 3pm-11pm and Sunday 7am-11pm
Starting Rate Information:
with at least 50 college credits- $20.00/hour (+) based on years of experience
with a Bachelors degree- $22.50/hour (+) based on years of experience
Basic Qualifications:
Education/Training: Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; Minimum requirement of 50 College Credits.
Certifications/Licensure: A valid US driver's license, a valid US driver's license for 2 years, and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old. Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status. Successful completion of employer provided certification in CPR, First Aid and Crisis Intervention.
Skill(s): Working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office. Possess strong teaching skills with emphasis on individuals who are emotionally, behaviorally, physically and/or developmentally challenged. Ability to implement function based interventions for the reduction of challenging behaviors. Experience in the principles and application of Applied Behavior Analysis. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are assets.
Experience: Prefer at least one (1) year experience in a neurobehavioral stabilization unit or intensive residential setting strongly preferred.
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