Behavior Consultant - ABA

Holcomb Behavioral Health System; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Holcomb Behavioral Health System is seeking a Behavior Consultant to oversee and implement behavior management plans for IBHS clients in Wyomissing, PA. The role includes conducting functional behavioral assessments and providing behavioral consultation under the Clinical Coordinator’s supervision.

The position requires a Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling, one year of direct mental health experience with youth, and a Behavior Specialist License.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling.
• One year of full-time experience delivering direct mental health services to children, youth, or young adults.
• Behavior Specialist License; BCBA supervision offered.

Responsibilities

• Implement clinical service delivery goals in line with agency policies.
• Report to supervisor and administrative staff in a timely manner.
• Complete required training annually and per the Professional Development Plan.
• Submit payroll and billing documentation promptly.
• Conduct assessments of new IBHS clients on caseload.
• Provide crisis assessment and behavioral stabilization services as needed.
• Provide clinical consultation to parents, caregivers, teachers, and other staff.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation and discuss target behaviors with the team.

Education

Master's degree

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:

• Contract
• Location: Wyomissing, PA
• Program: IBHS (Intensive Behavioral Health Services)
• Pay Rate: $40/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 the Professional Development Plan
• Submit to Human Resources promptly 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, promptly
• 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. Successful completion of practicum during Master's program.

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

Licensure/Certification Requirements: Behavior Specialist License. We offer BCBA Supervision.

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