Company Summary:
ICES Inc. is a human services company serving individuals with cognitive disorders, mental illness, and those on the autistic spectrum since 1998. Our caring human service professionals focus on the individuals’ personal strengths to make the most of valuable community resources while promoting respect and dignity of all. We serve individuals in private residences, public schools, respite facilities, emergency placements, community work sites, training centers, supervised living arrangements, and our own state-licensed group homes.
High Level Description:
We are seeking a Clinician to ensure that the individuals served receive premium clinical services from the agencies programs, while reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Services. This position is a full-time, 40-hour position which requires two evening shifts per week and one weekend day per month. This position is located at our Naugatuck office and time is also spent at the residential facilities in the Waterbury area. Salary commensurate with experience and credentials.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000. At ICES, Inc. we are proud that we pay for experience and performance.
Job Responsibilities:
Clinical:
Assist in the development of functional behavioral assessments and positive behavioral support plans
Conduct audits of necessary clinical documentation to ensure clinical programs are being ran as scheduled
Create and organize (or maintain and re-organize) Positive Behavior Support Program (PBS) books, and PRC/HRC books as needed
Perform monthly and quarterly clinical audits through Therap System
Check and complete excel data and DACs clinical reports to ensure accuracy and completion
Participate in psychiatric rotation schedule to facilitate appointments
Follow up with psychiatric appointments with the team
Represent the clinical team at Bi-Annual and Annual IP meetings or IDT meetings as needed
Review all DDS 255’s and ICES Incident Reports (IIR’s) daily
Complete packets for PRC meetings
Participate and represent in PRC/HRC/FRC/URR and complete all follow-ups
Training/Training Program Support:
Train direct support professionals on clinical programs and documentation
Evaluate and observe staff interactions with individuals and model PBS programs and TA/TS’s
Attend residential and vocational staff meetings
Attend weekly clinical team meetings and complete all tasks and delegated duties as identified in meetings and on meeting minutes
Facilitate manager trainings/re-trainings for DAC’s/Excel and other clinical programs as needed
Participate in staff training/re-training as needed
Competencies Required:
Developing others
Empathy
Credibility
Motivation
Empowering others
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Professionalism
Relationship Building
Verbal communication
Resourcefulness
Thoroughness
Customer focused
Fostering teamwork
Problem solving
Time management
Organizational skills
Analytical thinking
Active Listening
Computer Literacy
Written communication
Other:
Develop a strong understanding of the workings of each department and team in the company and collaborate as needed
Perform special projects/assignments as needed
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field necessary
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
Experience in computer skills a plus, especially Excel
Experience in training a plus
Experience writing behavior programs a plus
Experience with the DSM 5 a plus
Experience with Therap Services a plus
Previous Human Service, DDS/DCF experience a plus
Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
