Psychology Assistant-Full Time
Psychology Assistant-Full Time
Amsterdam, NYPsychology Assistant
Location: Amsterdam, NY
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Supervising Behavior Intervention Specialist
Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting, ability to perform physical intervention techniques, ability to lift 50lbs.
Hours of Work: Full Time, Mon-Fri 37.5 hours a week. Some travel required.
Pay Range: The pay range is $22.30 to $31.87
Job Summary: Provide psychological and behavioral supports to individuals with special needs including training and instruction.
Job Qualifications:
Major Responsibilities:
Location: Amsterdam, NY
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Supervising Behavior Intervention Specialist
Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting, ability to perform physical intervention techniques, ability to lift 50lbs.
Hours of Work: Full Time, Mon-Fri 37.5 hours a week. Some travel required.
Pay Range: The pay range is $22.30 to $31.87
Job Summary: Provide psychological and behavioral supports to individuals with special needs including training and instruction.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in the field of Psychology.
- At least 1 year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities required.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
- Valid NYS Driver’s license is required.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide psychological/behavioral services to individuals in programs, maintaining compliance with department and agency policy/procedure, state, local and federal regulations.
- Record and maintain individual’s behavioral records in compliance with all department and agency policies/procedures as well as all state, local and federal regulations.
- Provide behavioral training to agency personnel to include, orientation, in home and work site, and provide documentation of the trainings.
- Provide crisis prevention and emergency crisis support.
- Collect & analyze data, observe individuals to provide feedback to Behavior Intervention Specialist for support plan.
- Attend psychiatric appointments with individuals.
- Attend site staff meetings.
