Positive Support Professional/Mental Health Professional
Description *Masters degree in related field required* Integrity Living Options, Inc. is currently hiring a PT Positive Support Professional in our Unit Based Services Division. We are looking for individuals who are self-directed, motivated and capable of managing a flexible schedule. The Positive Support Professional position offers the opportunity to work and pursue other professional goals by telecommuting and limited direct office time. The primary responsibility of the Positive Support Professional (BP) is to provide clinical oversight to Positive Support Services and to assure effective and appropriate outcome-based services. In addition, the PSP conducts Functional Assessments for all new referrals and may also provide behavioral trainings to positive support staff and multidisciplinary teams. PSP tasks can include but is not limited to: Consulting with positive support analysts to assess the effectiveness of behavior support plans and monitoring client cases Identifying intervention strategies and outcomes Having knowledge of various data collection methods with the ability to evaluate trends and findings Completing formal documentation, client case reviews, and research-based practices A waiver positive support professional must have competencies in the following areas: Ethical considerations Functional behavior assessment (Note: To complete a functional behavior assessment as required by Minn. R. 9544.0040 , the provider must meet the definition of qualified professional in Minn. R. 9544.0020, subp. 47 .) Functional analysis Measurement of behavior and interpretation of data Selection of intervention outcomes and strategies Person-centered thinking strategies Positive behavior support strategies Behavior reduction/elimination strategies that promote least-restricted, approved alternatives Data collection Staff and caregiver training Support plan monitoring Treatment of co-occurring mental disorders and neurocognitive disorders Demonstrated expertise with the population(s) he/she will serve. Requirements A Positive Support Professional must meet one of the following qualifications: Meets minimal DHS qualifications for Positive Support Professional: Preferred candidates will have experience with ABA or behavior modification, mental illness, disabilities, brain injuries, and DBT. Required to have 2 years of experience writing support plans. Please refer to the following link for further information related to the BP qualifications (as outlined by 245D.091 Intervention Services, The Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minnesota, 2015): in New Window Summary All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.