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Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare · 4 months ago

Developmental Disabilities Intern (Bergen County) - Unpaid

Hackensack, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

2+ years exp

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare is a client-focused organization providing technology-driven healthcare solutions. They are seeking a Developmental Disabilities Intern to assist individuals with behavior modification and socialization skills, providing direct behavior analysis services in home and community settings.

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Responsibilities

Accepting Respite and Behavioral Assistance Cases

Shadowing Intensive in Community (IIC) and Behavioral Assistance (BA) Cases

Submission of weekly progress notes using daily living tasks checklist and DAP Note Format

Working directly with individuals ages 4-21 and their families

Providing Respite care or Behavioral Assistance to assigned youth

Assisting in providing individual and small group therapy

Assisting IIC Therapist in providing psychoeducation, crisis prevention and intervention, and addressing maladaptive behaviors in assigned youth

Individual Support of plan development and implementation of BA Treatment Plans

Compliance with service authorization, including time frames and service hours

Delivery and monitoring of behavior analysis services

Collect data and carry out treatment as designated by the supervising Therapist, which includes:

Facilitating environmental arrangements

Using behavioral and clinical interventions

Teaching and developing new skills

Implementation of behavioral procedures for the acquisition of replacement skills and reduction of problematic behavior

Behavior modification, conditioning, and positive reinforcement

Must be willing to work with the child or youth to increase life skills

Assist parent/guardian in the implementation of the treatment plan

Educate parents on positive parenting, behavior reinforcements, and smooth transitioning

Assist Therapists in crisis prevention, recognition, and intervention

Ensure all agency policies are implemented and followed

Participate in required behavioral and clinical therapy training

Qualification

Behavioral InterventionsBehavior ModificationBilingual SpanishBilingual PortugueseBilingual CreoleCritical ThinkingPositive LeadershipPatienceMultitaskingService-orientedProficient Computer SkillsActive ListeningAdaptabilityReliabilityCommunication

Required

Current college student, or recent graduate

Applicants must be pursuing or have a completed Master's degree in Special Education, or a related field. Those with equivalent work experience will be considered

Must be able to provide proof of credentials and at least 3 professional references

Must consent to and pass a formal background check including fingerprinting

Planning or Currently enrolled in a Practicum or Internship in a Master's Degree Program

Interns are required to complete the DCF COSC Behavioral Assistant Certification within 6 months of their hire date (Note: This is a Virtual Training that can be spread out over the 6 month period.)

Must have a minimum of two years of experience in respite care, behavioral healthcare, or a similar field, with direct involvement in supporting individuals facing behavioral challenges (such as maladaptive behaviors), developmental/intellectual disabilities, or mental health conditions

Has knowledge of Behavioral Interventions and some clinical training