Job Description

Redwood Coast Regional Center is currently recruiting for a Behavior Psychologist /Autism Clinical Specialist.

Job Summary:
This position will provide a variety of psychological services including coordinate and manage the clinical application of best practice guidelines; assist case managers with clinical referrals; advise intake units on best practice guidelines for the screening, diagnosis, and assessment of individuals with ASD and/or of individuals with behavioral challenges; provide technical assistance to local clinicians and service providers specializing in ASD, and contribute expertise to statewide clinician training regarding both behavioral services and services for individuals with ASD.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Education or related field which includes one-year training in Applied Behavior Analysis and three years training specific to ASD.
• 2+ years developing and implementing behavioral objectives and service plans including experience with developmental disabilities and severe behavioral challenges. 
• 2+ years developing and implementing plans of support specific to individuals with ASD including multiple experiences and expertise with an array of empirically and socially validated best practices pertaining to ASD (ABA, TEACCH, DRI, RDI, etc.). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional Clinical License or credential (RPA. BCBA, Sp.Ed.).
• Provision of direct services, support, and training in a community service setting and experience in a consultant supervisory or quality improvement role.

Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package including vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, long-term disability, retirement through CalPERS. 

Other details:

• You must submit a resume, cover letter and application. Please visit our website for more information and to download our application.
• Incomplete application packets will not be considered for an interview.

About Redwood Coast Regional Center:

Redwood Coast Regional Center is one of 21 regional centers that have been established throughout California. Regional centers came into being through State legislation, sponsored by Assemblyman Frank D. Lanterman and others, in answer to the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Regional centers are legislatively mandated, are voluntary, and are available throughout an individual’s lifetime. Regional centers also provide services to prevent or lessen the impact of developmental disabilities.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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