Qureos Mentor

The Jewish Board

POSITION OVERVIEW: 
The Behavior Intervention Specialist, Level 1 will design, implement and monitor the Behavior Management Programs, Instructional Goals and Valued Outcomes for all individuals using the Positive Approaches Paradigm. This individual must be familiar with OPWDD and DOH regulations as they apply to the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Independent Residence Alternative (IRA) and Community Services, such as Day Habilitation. The Behavior Specialist, Level 1, will have an assigned caseload of up to 35 individuals and will assist in coverage, as needed. Travel to units, IRAs, day programs and in the community is routine and required. Responsible for communication with and training the interdisciplinary team, outside providers, and family members. Responsible for timely and complete documentation.
 
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
Behavioral Assessment & Planning
 <ul>
<li>Administer and interpret the clients’ cognitive, social/motivational and adaptive living skills.</li>
<li>Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) to identify triggers, functions, and patterns of challenging behaviors.</li>
<li>Develop Individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) based on OPWDD regulations and best practices (e.g., ABA principles, PBS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with Interdisciplinary teams IDT (clinicians, SDPs, families, care managers) to ensure consistency in behavioral interventions.</li>
<li>Complete observations and training regarding behavior supports.</li>
</ul>
Intervention & Monitoring
 <ul>
<li>Interact with residential individuals daily.</li>
<li>Train Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), families, and staff on behavior support strategies.</li>
<li>Responsible for accurate data collection and summaries.</li>
<li>Monitor and document the effectiveness of interventions through data collection and analysis.</li>
<li>Adjust behavior plans as needed based on ongoing observations and progress reviews.</li>
<li>Maintain a case load of up to 35 individuals and provide coverage, as needed.</li>
</ul>
Crisis Prevention & Management
 <ul>
<li>Implement SCIP-R (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised) or other OPWDD approved crisis intervention techniques when deemed clinically appropriate.</li>
<li>Assist in reducing restrictive interventions by promoting proactive, least-restrictive strategies.</li>
<li>Become a SCIP-R trainer and provide SCP-R training.</li>
</ul>
Compliance & Documentation
 <ul>
<li>Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations, NYS Part 633/635, and agency policies.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records, including behavioral incidents, informational progress notes, and Medicaid billing documentation (such as staff action plans and other if applicable).</li>
<li>Compile paperwork and participate in Human Rights, team meetings, and Psych apts.</li>
</ul>
Collaboration & Advocacy
 <ul>
<li>Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team process.</li>
<li>Attend Life Plan and Individualized Program Plan (IPP) meetings and Life Plan reviews to advocate for behavioral needs.</li>
<li>Work with psychologists, psychiatrics, nursing and clinical teams to coordinate care.</li>
<li>Participate in all weekly, bi-weekly meetings with the teams.</li>
<li>Actively participate in OPWDD and DOH audits.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
EDUCATIONAL/TRAININGS REQUIRED (Level 1 BIS, 633.16(b)(32): 
<ul>
<li>A master’s degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social worker, school psychology, or applied psychology as it relates to human development and clinical interventions, and documented training in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development, OR</li>
<li>A national board certification in behavior analysis (BACB), OR</li>
<li>A NYS license as a Behavior Analysis (LBA), OR</li>
<li>A master’s degree in behavior analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology that is approved by OPWDD, OR</li>
<li>A NYS license in mental health counseling.</li>
</ul>
CORE COMPETENCIES: 
<ul>
<li>Familiarity with NYS OPWDD policies, HCBS Waiver services, and incident reporting.</li>
<li>Strong data collection and analysis skills.</li>
<li>Knowledge of ABA, PBS, and trauma-informed care.</li>
<li>Ability to train and mentor staff in behavioral techniques.</li>
<li>Effective communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.</li>
<li>Excellent data analysis and presentation skills and proficiency with relevant software.</li>
<li>Ability to use trackers.</li>
</ul>
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: 
<ul>
<li>At least three years of experience:</li>
</ul>
1. working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavior support plans; AND/OR
 2. providing supervision and training to other in the implementation of behavior support plans; OR
 3. have been employed as a Level 2 BIS, at the master’s degree level, for three years.
 
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: 
<ul>
<li>Strong computer skills are required. The ability to use Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are critical. The knowledge or ability to learn software programs including use of data and trends to inform clinical practice</li>
</ul>
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY: 
<ul>
<li>The visual and manual dexterity needed for this position include the ability to work on the computer typing reports and reviewing charts. There is also the need to speak frequently on the telephone, including a cellular phone.</li>
</ul>
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT: 
<ul>
<li>Settings: OPWDD ICF, group homes and day habilitation programs.</li>
<li>The position requires the ability to travel from site to site to make program visits. There is walking in the residential programs up and down stairs and at times the ability to lift a social service chart/field.</li>
<li>Travel: it may require travel throughout Brooklyn.</li>
<li>BIS must work in person 5 days a week.</li>
<li>Typical schedule is active business hours of Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, however there is ability for flex schedule based on the needs of the program and the caseload with one early start day and one late day to accommodate breakfast and dinner observations.</li>
</ul>
Additional Notes: 
<ul>
<li>On occasion this role may require on-call availability for behavioral emergencies.</li>
<li>Must pass NYS OPWDD background checks and Justice Center clearance.</li>
</ul>
If you join us, you’ll have these great benefits: 
<ul>
<li>Generous vacation time, in addition to paid agency holidays and sick days</li>
<li>Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans</li>
<li>Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness</li>
<li>Free continuing education opportunities</li>
<li>403(b) retirement benefits and a pension</li>
<li>Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation</li>
<li>24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Life and disability insurance</li>
</ul>
Who we are: 
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.
 
More on Equal Opportunity: 
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Behavior Intervention Specialist (Level 1)

PURPOSE: 
The Jewish Board’s Community Care Management programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person-centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities. Care Management is a service that helps adults with chronic illnesses get and use the medical, social and community services they need to stay healthy. Care Coordinators help members figure out and take the actions needed to get and stay healthy-making it to appointments, sticking to a medication schedule, and accessing benefits.
 
POSITION OVERVIEW: 
The Administrative Supervisor leads the Care Management team and is responsible for ensuring day-to-day operation of the program under the supervision of the Director of Care Management. The Administrative Supervisor provides administrative and clinical supervision to the Care Management program team including Supervisor(s), Care Coordinators and/or Case Assistants (Peer Specialists) as well as consulting Nursing and Psychiatric team members. As needed, Administrative Supervisors are also expected to perform the duties of Care Coordinators, including but not limited to coordination of services for an assigned caseload of enrollees. As this is an evolving program, additional responsibilities will be added.
 
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
A. Programmatic & Administrative: 
<ul>
<li>Provide administrative supervision to program staff.</li>
<li>Ensure clinical and administrative compliance in all program areas.</li>
<li>Monitor service provision, referrals, and census.</li>
<li>Ensure proper and timely monthly billing for services; utilize electronic and manual systems to run reports and monitor billing.</li>
<li>Conduct and arrange staff training & development, as required, and conduct performance appraisals.</li>
<li>Participate in and oversee admission and discharge processes and decisions.</li>
<li>Develop and improve operations, systems, effectiveness, census and quality impact projects/activities.</li>
<li>Conduct and participate in quality assurance activities, including Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), consumer satisfaction surveys, and chart reviews and audits.</li>
<li>Implement new initiatives and program improvement activities.</li>
<li>Monitor and follow up on incidents.</li>
<li>Conduct community outreach, develop and maintain strong linkage relationships with community service providers, and participate in network/coalitions meetings.</li>
<li>Participate in and facilitate various meetings.</li>
<li>Help interview and hire program staff; process staff termination in accordance with JBFCS Policy & Procedure.</li>
<li>Schedule and monitor staff attendance, staff and vacation scheduling to ensure proper coverage.</li>
<li>Serve as back up to the Director or Administrative Supervisor, assuming responsibility for operations in his/her absence.</li>
<li>Other administrative duties, as assigned.</li>
</ul>
B. Clinical: 
<ul>
<li>Provide individual supervision to program staff.</li>
<li>Provide direct service to participants, as needed.</li>
<li>Help coordinate care for higher risk cases.</li>
<li>Review and co-sign assessments, plans, and other documentation as required.</li>
<li>Plan and participate in program activities and services.</li>
<li>Facilitate weekly team meetings, briefings, and case conferences.</li>
<li>Ensure quality assessments, risk management, service planning, service reviews, contact and progress notes.</li>
<li>Other clinical duties, as assigned.</li>
</ul>
C. Crisis: 
<ul>
<li>Provide and supervise crisis intervention services.</li>
<li>Ensure Crisis Intervention Incident Reporting</li>
<li>Coordinate staff coverage of 24-hour coverage</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include: 
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of serious mental illness and related treatments</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of recovery and person-centered practice</li>
<li>Exhibits strong interpersonal communication and collaborative skills and abilities</li>
<li>Attends to detail, takes appropriate action on constructive feedback and holds staff accountable</li>
<li>Able to manage conflict, follows standard operating procedures and analyzes situations objectively</li>
<li>Liaise, initiate and facilitate case conferences, meetings, among program, agency and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Utilizes data to drive and refine practices within team and the program-at-large</li>
</ul>
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED: 
<ul>
<li>Licensure in a related field of practice (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, RN, NP)</li>
<li>Master’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, Public Health or other related social service or health profession</li>
<li>Experience working in interdisciplinary teams; experience providing care management or care coordination in a medical or behavioral health environment; experience working with the chronically ill, including those with serious mental illness</li>
<li>Fluency in a second language such as Spanish, Russian, or Creole</li>
</ul>
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: 
<ul>
<li>Five years’ experience in providing case management services to people with disabilities (medical, psychiatric or cognitive disabilities) or comparable experience</li>
<li>Three years of supervisory experience</li>
</ul>
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: 
<ul>
<li>Proficiency in basic and intermediate computer skills</li>
<li>The ability to maintain statistics using various computer programs.</li>
</ul>
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY: 
<ul>
<li>The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs</li>
<li>Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to conduct significant data entry and record keeping required.</li>
</ul>
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT
 <ul>
<li>The work environment varies from office-based interaction with co-workers and members (70% of the time) to engaging members, providers and other constituents in their homes and in other community settings (e.g. hospitals, clinics, benefit offices) 30% of the time. While the offices of the Jewish Board are accessible in accordance with the ADA, the sites to which staff may need to travel may or may not be.</li>
<li>To perform the essential functions of this job the candidate must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot and cell phone weighing up to approximately 10 pounds.</li>
<li>To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit (70% of the time) and stand (20% of the time), and travel to and from appointments using varied public and private transportation options (10% of the time).</li>
<li>Risks/hazards associated with the position are those which may be encountered travelling around New York City.</li>
</ul>
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Administrative Supervisor

PURPOSE: 
The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
 
POSITION OVERVIEW: 
This position provides clinical services as part of an OMH licensed outpatient mental health clinic/ CCBHC location, interventions include, but are not limited to, evaluations; individual, group and/or family therapy; case management; and crisis interventions. Must live within the United States and have a valid NYS State Licensed.
 
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
<ul>
<li>Conduct comprehensive evaluations/ intakes as required.</li>
<li>Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients to identify treatment needs and interventions and review/revise treatment plans to reflect client’s treatment progress and changing problems/goals.</li>
<li>Provide individual, group, family, and crisis interventions.</li>
<li>Liaise with families, schools, criminal justice, and other community agencies to coordinate care.</li>
<li>Provide linkages as driven by screenings and client identified needs to embedded care coordination, SUD services, nursing, psychiatric and medical services.</li>
<li>Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, trainings, and supervision.</li>
<li>Maintain all documentation according to the standards and time limits established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies, and/or funding sources.</li>
<li>Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional association and the Jewish Board policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Paid required participation agency training in evidenced based models (such as CBT/MI) applicable to continuing education credit requirements.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include: 
<ul>
<li>Able to engage with clients and explore clients' emotions, life events and the resources they can use to overcome any of the challenges they may face.</li>
<li>Skilled in clinical risk assessment and providing trauma informed, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions.</li>
<li>Effective time management skills to ensure timely client care and subsequent clinical documentation.</li>
<li>Understands group dynamics and can effectively lead clinical group sessions.</li>
<li>Uses clinical assessments to drive referrals.</li>
<li>Maintain an active and steady caseload</li>
</ul>
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED
 
Master’s degree in counseling, creative arts, or social work from an accredited program AND a New York State License in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC); Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT), or social work (LMSW/LCSW) required.
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: 
<ul>
<li>A minimum of one year of relevant clinical experience is required.</li>
<li>Experience treating children or adolescents is preferred.</li>
<li>Fluency in a second language is preferred.</li>
</ul>
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: 
<ul>
<li>Experience documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office.</li>
<li>Experience with tele-mental health platforms a plus.</li>
</ul>
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY: 
The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
 <ul>
<li>Remote work and hybrid opportunities available</li>
<li>Schedule is centrally managed.</li>
<li>Weekdays (4PM-9PM) and/or Saturday/Sunday (9AM-5PM)</li>
</ul>
HYBRID LOCATIONS
 <ul>
<li>Dr. Eugene D. Glynn YCL Manhattan N Counseling Ctr - 5030 Broadway, New York NY, 10034</li>
<li>Rego Park Counseling (Resource) Center Clinic - 97-77 Queens Boulevard, Queens NY, 11374</li>
<li>Seymour Askin Clinic - 2020 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn NY, 11223</li>
<li>Bronx Counseling (Resource) Center Clinic - 2488 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY, 10458</li>
<li>Morris Black Staten Island Counseling Center – 1765 South Avenue, Staten Island NY 10314</li>
</ul>
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

NYS Licensed Fee for Service Social Worker

PURPOSE
 The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resiliency of our communities.
 
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
 The ACT programs provide an integrated set of evidenced based treatment, rehabilitation, case management and support services to individuals residing in NYC, in Shelter programs, and/or living in supportive housing programs or their own residences in the community who are diagnosed with severe mental illness and whose needs have not been well met by more traditional service delivery approaches. Through a mobile, multi-disciplinary team of staff, recipients are supported in their recovery through an individualized, person-centered model of care.
 
POSITION OVERVIEW: 
This multi- faceted position works directly with adults living with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and substance use disorders (SUD) living in NYC. In addition to providing direct care, this position provides administrative oversight and support to the treatment team to ensure the delivery of services is in accordance with regulatory and payer requirements. Clinical Coordinators use a recovery oriented approach to link recipients to the services they need to obtain housing and to achieve wellness self-management and increasing independence. Working in a team setting and primarily in the community, Clinical Coordinators assess risk and needs, develop person centered care plans, provide care management services, track and arrange appointments, educate clients and coordinate other aspects of clients’ health and community services. Since this is an evolving program, other tasks and duties may be assigned
 
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
<ul>
<li>Assume administrative tasks such as chart auditing, collaborating with outside partners, facilitating team meetings and being the point person in crisis situations when Program and Team Director are not available.</li>
<li>Supervise students</li>
<li>Assist with on-boarding/orientation of new staff</li>
<li>When needed/requested, lead team in-service training on topics that will improve service to clients.</li>
<li>Comprehensive assessment of client within 45-60 days of entry into program.</li>
<li>Work closely with team to visit each client a minimum of 6 times monthly.</li>
<li>Integration of medical, specialized and behavioral health services in addition to social support and/or educational support services</li>
<li>Periodic reassessment of a client’s medical and behavioral health needs and update of, adherence to recommended treatments, and need for care coordination</li>
<li>Attend scheduled team meetings and one-on-one supervisions</li>
<li>Attend mandatory ACT trainings and Jewish Board MKSEI 13 Module course training.</li>
<li>Collaborative development of an Individualized Care Plan (ICP) with the client, the client’s family and/or caregivers in addition to other service providers, and review and revise ICP per regulatory standards or when there are significant changes in functioning or clinical status.</li>
<li>Provide care management services</li>
<li>Track all specialty medical, behavioral and support service referrals made for patient using Health Information Technology (HIT) provided.</li>
<li>Assure that client has access to, engages in and retains needed services as defined in the ICP.</li>
<li>Provide outreach services to clients to increase engagement in services identified on individualized care plan</li>
<li>Complete all required documentation</li>
<li>Provide after-hours emergency coverage via cell phone on rotating basis.</li>
</ul>
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED: 
<ul>
<li>Obtained a Master’s level degree in human services field with appropriate NYS licensure (e.g. MSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, Creative Arts Therapist LCAT, licensed Occupational therapist, Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor, Rehabilitation Counselor, licensed psychologist or hold a Master’s Degree as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Psychologist or Pastoral Counselor or Master’s degree in a related field.</li>
<li>Previous work on an ACT team or similar type of community based/ mobile based program for at least one year.</li>
</ul>
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY: 
<ul>
<li>Able to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens.</li>
<li>Able to input data into the Electronic Health Record.</li>
<li>Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.</li>
</ul>
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
 
Physical Demands: 
<ul>
<li>Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well.</li>
<li>Regularly required to physically operate routine office equipment such as telephones, computers, etc.</li>
<li>Regularly required to utilize near vision ability and to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens.</li>
<li>Regularly required to travel to various locations to meet with clients</li>
</ul>
Work Environment: 
<ul>
<li>Noise level is consistent with levels usually present in an office, education, rehabilitation or health related environment.</li>
<li>Hazards present are consistent with those common to an office, education, rehabilitation or health related environment.</li>
</ul>
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Clinical Coordinator

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Behavior Intervention Specialist (Level 1)

Administrative Supervisor

NYS Licensed Fee for Service Social Worker

Clinical Coordinator