Behavior Consultant| Contract

Benchmark Human Services; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Salary

Multidisciplinary Team

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in Indiana (Fort Wayne) seeks a Behavioral Health professional to provide documentation and direct behavioral services in home, work, and community settings. You will monitor, assess, and train staff in proactive strategies and supports.

The role requires a Master’s degree in an applied health services field and a valid driver’s license, with experience as a Behavior Consultant and the ability to work independently. Contract position with flexible scheduling is available.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an applied Health Services area (Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, or Counseling).
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel as needed.
• Experience as a Behavior Consultant and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide documentation of behavioral services conducted.
• Direct monitoring, assessment, intervention, and staff training including behavior supports and replacement behaviors.
• Maintain billable criteria and collect objective client data.
• Maintain data systems for program information and key metrics.
• Complete functional assessments annually or as needed.
• Attend client meetings and psychiatric appointments as required.

Skills

Behavior Consultant

Independent work

Valid driver’s license

Education

Master’s degree in Health Services (Psychology/Ed/Social Work/Counseling)

Job description

Job Type

Contract

Description

Since 1960, Benchmark has been connecting people and potential. We are committed to empowering those we serve to live as independently as possible, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential. This mission extends to our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths of our employees. We believe we are stronger, better, and more effective in our pursuits when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

Flexible Schedule, Competitive Salary, and Multidisciplinary Team Approach!

Responsibilities:

• Provide documentation of the behavioral services provided
• Provide direct monitoring, assessment, intervention, and staff training including behavioral supports, proactive strategies, triggers, staff interventions, replacement behaviors, etc.
• Maintain billable criteria
• Maintain system for collecting objective data regarding the skills and needs of clients served.
• Maintain system for collecting program specific information including key data points.
• Complete functional assessments annually and as needed.
• Attend all client specific meetings as directed.
• Attend client psychiatric appointments and inpatient psychiatric discharge meetings.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in an applied Health Services area of Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, or Counseling.
• Valid driver's license
• Experience as a Behavior Consultant
• Able to work independently

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer.

Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Candidates selected for hire will be required to complete a background check in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Salary Description

$58hr