Behavior Specialist

Elwyn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Earned wage access/On-Demand Pay

On-the-job training

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible schedules

Retirement savings plan

Resumo da vaga

Elwyn in Philadelphia is seeking a Behavioral Consultant to design and direct resiliency plans for children and families, collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team to tailor goals and interventions. You will supervise Mobile Therapists and BHTs, maintain weekly caregiver contact, lead ISPT meetings, and ensure documentation and compliance with CASSP, VB-MAPP, ABAS, CAN, and related tools.

The role requires BCBA or graduate ABA credential, a relevant graduate degree, PA licensure,

Qualificações

• BCBA or equivalent ABA certification is required.
• Graduate degree in ABA or a related field is required.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience providing mental health direct services to children/youth.
• Completed a clinical practicum and graduate degree in psychology/education/counseling or related field.
• Foreign degree equivalency accepted via recognized evaluator.
• PA licensure in psychology/counseling/social work or related field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• CPR and restriction procedures training per agency protocol.

Responsabilidades

• Design and direct resiliency plans with child and family, aligned to needs.
• Maintain weekly contact with caregivers and team members to monitor progress.
• Facilitate ISPT meetings to review progress and treatment needs.
• Complete documentation: FBA, resiliency plan updates, VB-MAPP/ABAS/CAN/other tools, progress notes.
• Provide clinical supervision of MTs and BHTs, with training on resiliency plans.
• Ensure CASSP principles and annual trainings are followed.
• Perform CPR and restrictive procedures as trained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Formação

BCBA or ABA certification

Graduate degree in ABA

Graduate degree in psychology/social work/education/counseling

Foreign degree equivalency evaluation

PA licensure (psychology/counseling/social work/related)

CPR certification

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Publisher

Descrição da vaga

Overview

Minimum of 15 hours per week, school hours

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Elwyn is currently seeking a Behavioral Consultant who in collaboration with the family and other members of the treatment team, designs and directs the implementation of a resiliency plan which is individualized to each child's and family's needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop goals and objectives with the child and family that meet their individualized needs by reviewing the psychological evaluation, working with the family regarding treatment goals, and identifying presenting skills deficits or behaviors to identify what additional treatments may be needed
• Maintain at least weekly contact with caregivers, Mobile Therapists (MT), Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), and other team members in order to effectively monitor the implementation of the resiliency plan
• Facilitate Interagency Service Planning Team (ISPT) meetings to review the child's progress relative to treatment goals, reviewing effective treatment interventions, and further deficit or treatment needs for the child
• Complete all documentation including but not limited to:
  • Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) including the collection and interpretation of data
  • Resiliency plan - development and updating the treatment plan as progress is made
  • Input form
  • Required outcome tools, e.g. Verbal Behavioral Milestones and Placement Program (VB-MAPP), adaptive behavior assessment skills (ABAS), child and adolescent needs and strength (CAN), and/or child outcome surveys
  • Authorization packet
  • Weekly paperwork which includes but is not limited to progress notes and encounter forms
• Provide clinical supervision of assigned MTs, and BHTs (one (1) hour of individual supervision for the BHTs and one (1) hour of group supervision, and any additional supervision, as needed) to include training on resiliency plans, and behavioral interventions by making sure they are following the plans and intervention to track progress on treatment goals; ensure BHTs have current resiliency plan and progress notes by the monthly review/signing off on BHT progress notes
• Ensure compliance with the Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) principles, practice guidelines for Recovery and Resiliency, and principles of cultural competency by taking annual trainings, and demonstrating the CASSP principles in their day-to-day work
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and restrictive procedures and manual restraints using agency-trained protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned
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QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Certification as a board-certified behavioral analyst (BCBA) or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute OR
• Graduate degree in applied behavioral analysis (ABA) from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation OR
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate 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 for Higher Education Accreditation OR
• Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation OR
• 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. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency OR
• License in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner
• Be a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services (for programs delivering ABA services)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and restrictive procedures and manual restraints using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; Publisher experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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