Behavior Consultant

Holcomb-Behavioral-Health-Systems; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Employer Match

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Bonus opportunities

Tickets at Work discounts

Job summary

Chimes in Allentown, PA is seeking a Behavior Consultant to develop and oversee behavior management plans, conduct functional assessments, and provide mobile behavioral consultation for IBHS clients under supervision.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and one year of relevant experience, with licensure preferred. Training, documentation, and collaboration with clinicians are essential components of the position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from an accredited institution.
• One year of full-time experience in providing mental health services to children, youth, or young adults.
• Licensed or certification preferred, but not required.
• Clearances including Pennsylvania Child Abuse, criminal and fingerprint-based background checks; not on Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Responsibilities

• Implement clinical service delivery goals aligned with agency targets and procedures.
• Report to supervisor and staff in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Complete training as per DHS approval and Development Plan.
• Provide clinical, mobile services following best practice and licensure standards.
• Collect outcome data for re-authorization and maintain quality documentation.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community representatives.
• Submit payroll and billing documentation promptly and accurately.
• Conduct assessments for new IBHS clients and oversee behavior management plan implementation.
• Provide crisis assessment and behavioral stabilization as needed.
• Offer clinical consultation to parents and caregivers on prescribed interventions.
• Ensure detailed clinical notes, plans, and discharge summaries are complete.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

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

Job description

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)

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

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)

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers .

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