The essential responsibility of the Behavior Professional (Behavioral Health Assessment Coordinator I) is to introduce, teach and lead innovative strategies for the successful behavioral support of the people served by PCL. The Behavior Professional position will enhance and maintain positive behavioral intervention strategies that align with mental health best practice services. A Behavior Professional understands the inherent connection between engaging in problematic behavior and coexisting mental health conditions. The Behavior Professional will develop, educate, train, advocate, enforce, and demonstrate behavioral health service modalities that meet the person centered needs of people supported.
Location: Grants Pass Administrative Office (with travel to Jackson & Josephine Counties)
Type of Position: Full Time, Salary Exempt
Annualized salary of $50,400. Salary payments are made bi-weekly ($1,938) every other Friday (approx $4,200/month).
If a fully qualified candidate cannot be secured, consideration may be made for a BHAC-Apprentice position with preference given to those with both a degree and experience as this is a requirement to become a Behavioral Health Assessment Coordinator. BHAC-Apprentice is a full time/salaried exempt position, $3,800/per month.
BHAC-Apprentice will be expected to continue to actively work towards becoming a fully qualified BHAC.
Benefits: Paid Leave, Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Retirement, and more!
Education and Years of Experience Providing Positive Behavior Supports Requirements:
(Degrees that Qualify: Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Education, Social Work, or other social or behavioral sciences or the equivalent as evidenced by providing transcripts indicating applicable coursework).
-BCBA graduate level certification/ Master's Degree and 1 year of experience
-Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience
-No Qualifying Degree and 6 years of experience delivering Professional Behavior Services gained prior to January 1st, 2023.
General Requirements:
-Must be at least 18 years old when employment begins.
-Pass a State/Federal Criminal History Check.
-Background screening including employment and education history.
-Pre-employment drug screening (for the use of illegal substances in Oregon).
-Valid Driver’s License with an insurable driving record.
-Be able to be certified and maintain certification with First Aid/CPR.
-Must be able to maintain certification in Oregon Intervention System (OIS).
-Pass a pre-employment computer skills assessment.
Additional Requirements for Behavior Professional (BHAC)
-Achieve and maintain certification as an OIS “Agency” Trainer and complete all accompanying responsibilities.
-Participate in PCL New Employee Orientation as a trainer on all assigned subject topics as defined by the supervisor/Leadership Team of the Cognitive & Behavioral Health Services Team.
-Engage in the active advancement of this field by creating, organizing, and presenting content specific presentations both to internal and external audiences.
