Behavioral Consultant FT and PT Positions Available

TeamCare Behavioral Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

TEAMCare Behavioral Health in Lancaster County is seeking a Behavioral Consultant to help children and adolescents through data-driven treatment plans and collaborative care with families and the treatment team.

Positions are available as full-time or part-time. Candidates must have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling, plus Act 33/34 and FBI clearances; a BCBA certification is a plus. A sign-on bonus is offered to new hires.

Qualifications

• BA/MA-level education required in relevant field (psychology, social work, education, counseling).
• Experience providing direct mental health services to children, youth, or young adults preferred.
• BCBA certification or equivalent licensure considered a plus.
• Ability to obtain Act 33/34 and FBI clearances.

Responsibilities

• Develop a treatment plan for child or adolescent involving data integration from multiple sources with regular, data-driven updates
• Direct treatment program including consultation/intervention utilizing behavioral management techniques, regular meetings, and consultation with client, family, and other treatment team members
• Track client progress through organization, review, and charting of data collected by treatment team members regarding frequency, intensity, and duration of targeted behaviors and positive replacement behaviors
• Determine clinical necessity for special evaluations and services such as medication needs assessment by a psychiatrist, psychological testing, or other services
• Collaborate with child/adolescent, family, and other involved professionals to develop daily routines for implementation during times of crisis and transition as well as a 24-hour crisis plan

Skills

Excel

MS Word

EMR

Background checks

Education

Graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling

Clinical/mental health practicum completed

Graduate degree in ABA

Licensed Behavior Specialist (Commonwealth)

BCBA certification

Tools

Job description

Behavioral Consultant

FT and PT positions available

Lancaster County

• SIGN-ON BONUS*

Be the ONE who makes the difference in the lives of people in our community. Connect individuals with the Mental Health services they want and need. YOU can be the positive change in someone's life.

The Behavioral Consultant (BC) will gather information on the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences in written format to identify treatment goals, determine the type of behavioral intervention needed, and design behavior modification plans that are strength-based, non-aversive, and respect the social-cultural background of the client and family.

Responsibilities

• Develop a treatment plan for child or adolescent involving data integration from multiple sources with regular, data-driven updates
• Direct treatment program including consultation/intervention utilizing behavioral management techniques, regular meetings, and consultation with client, family, and other treatment team members
• Track client progress through organization, review, and charting of data collected by treatment team members regarding frequency, intensity, and duration of targeted behaviors and positive replacement behaviors
• Determine clinical necessity for special evaluations and services such as medication needs assessment by a psychiatrist, psychological testing, or other services
• Collaborate with child/adolescent, family, and other involved professionals to develop daily routines for implementation during times of crisis and transition as well as a 24-hour crisis plan

What you need to be SUCCESSFUL in the Behavioral Consultant role:

Passion for patient care and a desire to make positive change in someone's life and ...

• Proficiency in Excel, MS Word, and ability to learn and efficiently utilize computer applications (i.e., EMR)
• Must possess or have ability to obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances
• Education:
• minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in providing direct mental health services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling; 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; OR
• graduate degree in ABA; OR
• be licensed in this Commonwealth as a Behavior Specialist; OR
• have a certification as a BCBA
• Valid PA Driver's license and active car insurance

TEAMCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions based on age, race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.