Job Openings

JOB TITLE: Behavior Management Therapist

PROGRAM: In Home Behavioral Services

LOCATION: Springfield

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Part-Time or Fee-For-Service

SCHEDULED HOURS: FFS up to 40 hours

SCHEDULE / SHIFT: Monday – Friday, possible weekends; hours will vary depending on families’ needs.

BONUS: $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

BHN currently seeks a Behavior Management Therapist to work full-time, part-time or fee-for-service with youth who exhibit challenging behaviors in their home environments. The Behavior Management Therapist works as a part of a treatment team conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments in family homes culminating in written Behavior Intervention Plans to be implemented by parents/caregivers. The Behavior Management Therapist assists family members and members of the treatment team in learning to implement behavioral interventions and along with a Behavior Management Monitor participates in coaching families on implementation and revises plans as needed for individual youth and family success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified candidates will be: A Master’s-level practitioner (or above) in a relevant specialty AND meet any one of the following criteria:

• Certified in Applied Behavioral Analysis (BCBA); OR
• Enrolled in an ABA training program and eligible for certification within nine months; OR
• A clinical psychologist with experience; OR
• A master’s-level mental health clinician working under the supervision of an ABA-Certified clinician (BCBA); OR
• A master’s-level mental health clinician with 2 years experience performing functional behavioral assessments and implementing and evaluating intervention strategies who is familiar with applied behavioral analysis and/or positive behavior support

Services may be provided any day of the week, in order to meet the needs of the identified youth and family. Applicants must be over the age of 21, have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Candidates should send resume and cover letter to: Posting201157@bhninc.org

JOB TITLE: Central Intake Coordinator

PROGRAM: Carlson Recovery Center

LOCATION: Springfield

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time, Per Diem

SCHEDULE / SHIFT: One week day and one weekend day

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Part-time (weekend days) and Relief staff wanted to conduct telephone intakes for addictions population. Responsibilities include obtaining client history and demographic information and conducting insurance verifications. Also booking admissions for eligible clients. Responsible for risk assessment and completion of electronic forms.

Candidates should send cover letter and resume to:
Posting201206@bhninc.org

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of mental health and addictions population required.
• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• Must have excellent computer skills, and good spelling skills, ability to work in fast-paced environment, and excellent communication skills.
• Minimum of two years related experience required.
• Intake experience and experience verifying insurances preferred.
• High School diploma required.
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Candidates should send resume and cover letter to: Posting201206@bhninc.org

JOB TITLE: Clinician

PROGRAM: Sloan Clinic

LOCATION: Springfield

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

SCHEDULED HOURS: 40 hours

SCHEDULE / SHIFT: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, and evenings as needed

RESPONSIBILITIES:

BHN is currently has a Full-time Clinician position working primarily in an outpatient setting with a substance abusing population within a large mental health/substance abuse continuum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ·         Applicant must have an LICSW and 2 years experience working in substance abuse.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Candidates should send resume and cover letter to: Posting201209@bhninc.org

JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Clinician

PROGRAM: Child Guidance Clinic

LOCATION: Hampden County

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time and Part-Time

SCHEDULED HOURS: 10 hours, 20 hours and 40 hours

SCHEDULE / SHIFT: Hours/week vary depending on schedule of child, parent and program. Some morning and evening availability will be needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

BHN's Child Guidance Clinic is looking for a Full-Time Early Childhood Clinician. The Clinician will provide mental health screening and consultation for children ages birth - 8 years old, referred through the Department of Early Education and Care Mental Health Consultation grant program. This position will conduct early childhood CANS assessment with child (ages 3 and up) and parent, conduct teacher interview and classroom observations, work with teacher/ director and parent to develop a plan for social, emotional, behavioral support for the child at home, school and community and facilitate referrals to appropriate other programs/ service providers. The Clinician will also be responsible for providing psychotherapy services to a small case load of referred children. Services will be provided at the child care center, clinic and/or home as appropriate. Parent will be included as a regular and integral member of treatment. Complete all required clinical documentation, participate in weekly supervision and program team meeting, submit weekly accounting of time and activities and complete all screening and report documentation will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must have a master’s degree in a third-party approved mental health field.
• Experience and interest in working with the early childhood population, including children, parents and providers is required.
• Candidates should have an interest in community outreach and working with complex systems.
• CANS certification required before start date.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Candidates should send resume and cover letter to: Posting201123@bhninc.org