Behavioral Therapist Jobs

At Damar, our people are remarkable! Our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results. We are a diverse team of people with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We provide a place where you can fulfill your career ambitions. With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, belonging, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar Services offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work!

Do you have a passion for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or autism? Do you have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling? If this sounds like you, Damar Services is looking for a talented and motivated Intensive Behavioral Intervention Specialist to be responsible for providing direct behavior management consultation services to clients, staff members, and family members. These services include client observation, the development and documentation of specific behavior management plans, direct intervention with clients, education and training for staff, and service coordination, among others.

Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Intensive Behavioral Intervention Specialist...

• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
• Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques
• Receive up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
• Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference...

• Maintains prescribed level of productivity.
• Implements, coordinates, monitors, documents, evaluate, and revise behavior programs as approved by the Manager or Director.
• Submits documentation (behavior plans, monthly notes, etc.) in a timely fashion.
• Provides comprehensive functional assessment of behavior for each client served.
• Provides training for staff regarding behavior management plans/approaches.
• Provides written documentation of behavior management service via monthly reports.
• Keeps abreast of current treatment technology, literature, practices, and regulations.
• Interacts professionally with parents, teachers, staff, and other providers.

What you need to be considered…

• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to.
• Valid Indiana driver's license and good driving record.
• Master’s degree in applied behavioral analysis; social work; psychology; counseling; or a related human services area of study approved by DCS.
• No felony convictions or other criminal offenses involving a dependent population.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Be at least 21 years old.

Essential Job Functions

Physical Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

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At Damar, our people are remarkable! Our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results. We are a diverse team of people with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We provide a place where you can fulfill your career ambitions. With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, belonging, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar Services offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work!

Do you have a passion for working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities? Do you have a LPN license? Damar is looking for a strong LPN, with a big heart. If this sounds like you, apply today and be part of a remarkable organization dedicated to helping vulnerable kids and adults with disabilities.

Where will I be located?

The Nurse will be assigned to a unit/units on our main residential campus, located at 6067 Decatur Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46241.

Where would I work with clients?

All clients receive these services, and are conveniently located on our main residential campus!

What would I be doing?

The Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of medical and nursing services children and young adults served in Damar’s residential programs.

What are the hours?

Overnight Shift Flexibility available with the schedule!

Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Nurses...

• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Pay for school with up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
• Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
• Starting Pay $27.50/hr+ depending on years of experience and certification
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
• Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques

Rembarkable way you will be making a difference...

• Assist with physician assessment manage and ensure timely follow up and accuracy with transcription of orders.
• Will adhere to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Follow established health-related procedures and related policies throughout all areas of Damar.
• Inform incoming shift of any changes/client needs to promote continuity of care.
• Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible.
• Administration of TB serum, documentation, and tracking.
• Administration and reconciliation of all medications, routine and as needed.
• Review client medical records for accuracy and ensure that the nursing notes and all documentation clearly reflect current status and client progress.
• Monthly review of physician’s orders (rewrites) and medication administration records for all units.
• Performs assessments as needed in a timely manner and sends notifications per policy.
• Communicate and obtain internal and external consents for client medication orders as needed per the physician.
• Deliver medications to nursing stations from pharmacy.
• Collect and document client data for Department of Child Services Passport.
• Completes and updates mandatory staff training and other licensure related items in a timely manner.
• Audit charts as assigned.
• Ensure accurate preparation for administration for all routine and as needed medication for client therapeutic family time visits as needed.
• Participate in weekly inter-disciplinary team meetings.
• Collect and analyze the client’s physical, psychological, environmental, self-care, educational, and anticipated discharge planning needs.
• Provide client and staff education, including infection control practices, hygiene, medication side effects and actions, and medication administration and compliance.
• Communicate changes in client status (legal, psychiatric, physical, medical) to the attending physician or nurse practitioner.
• Provide client diabetic care and education.
• Administration of client immunizations, documentation and tracking.
• Update passports as assigned.
• Complete physical and provisional mental health assessments upon admission.
• Monitor clients following nursing unit policies and procedures.
• Comply with safety and security policies and procedures, including those regarding accidents and injuries.

What You Need To Be Considered...

• Must have Indiana nursing license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to.
• Knowledge of current trends and research in the use of psychotropic medications with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• One year of experience working with neuropsychiatric or behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population preferred.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• No felony convictions or other criminal offenses involving a dependent population.

Essential Job Functions

Physical Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.