Behavior Consultant

Holcomb Behavioral Health System in

Allentown (Lehigh County)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 50,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement options

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, De

Life Insurance

Job summary

Holcomb Behavioral Health System in Allentown, PA seeks a Behavior Consultant (Finance) to develop and oversee behavior management plans, conduct functional assessments, and provide behavioral consultation under supervision. Part-time leading to full-time caseload with a $32/hour billable rate.

Responsibilities include data collection, clinical documentation, supervision participation, and client services across IBHS programs.

Qualifications

Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling.
One year of full-time experience in providing mental health services to children, youth, or young adults.
Licensed or certification preferred, but not required.
Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee implementation of behavior management plans.
Conduct functional behavioral assessments and provide behavioral consultation for IBHS clients.
Submit payroll and billing documentation in a timely manner.
Provide crisis assessment and behavioral stabilization services as necessary.
Provide clinical consultation to parents, teachers, and other caregivers regarding prescribed behavioral interventions.

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling

Job description

Behavior Consultant (Finance)

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description:

It is the responsibility of the Behavior Consultant to develop and oversee the implementation of formal behavior management plans, conduct functional behavioral assessments, and provide behavioral consultation for IBHS clients as supervised by the Clinical Coordinator.

Schedule Details:

Part-Time leading to Full-Time caseload.

Location:

Allentown, PA

Program:

IBHS (Intensive Behavioral Health Services)

Pay Rate:

$32 /Hour Billable Rate

Job Functions:

Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures
Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor
Complete 16 hours of Department of Human Services-approved training yearly
Complete all additional required training as per Professional Development Plan
Submit to Human Resources in a timely manner copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training
Provide clinical, mobile service delivery as defined by the program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards
Collect outcome data (i.e., CBCL or ATEC) for all clients at times of service re-authorization
Provide quality mobile services based on established best practice principles of care
Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery
Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives
Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, in a timely manner
Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation
Conduct assessments of all new IBHS clients on his/her caseload
Develop and oversee of implementation of behavior management plans
Provide crisis assessment and behavioral stabilization services as necessary
Provide case consultation to BHTs providing services on all shared cases and for other staff as required by the Coordinator
Provide clinical consultation to parents, extended family, teachers, and other adult caregivers regarding prescribed behavioral interventions
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries
Provide complete, accurate information regarding the frequency, intensity, and duration of both target behaviors and suggested replacement behaviors
Participate in 1 hour of individual face‑to‑face supervision monthly, as well as all applicable program staff meetings. If BC supervises BHT, must participate in an additional 1 hour of supervision that month

Minimum Requirements:

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services

Experience

One year of full-time experience in providing mental health services to children, youth, or young adults

Licensure/Certification

Licensed or certification preferred, but not required

Clearances

Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note

At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What's in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):