Behavioral Consultant/Mobile Therapist FT and PT

TeamCare Behavioral Health; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

TeamCare Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Consultant and Mobile Therapist to serve Dauphin County clients. The roles involve designing strength-based, non-aversive behavior modification plans within a culturally respectful framework.

The positions require collaborating with families and the treatment team to implement data-driven plans, track progress, and coordinate with psychiatrists for comprehensive care. Both full-time and part-time options are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of full-time direct mental health services to children, youth or young adults.
• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling; OR clinical practicum in mental health.
• Licensed as a Behavior Specialist or BCBA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a treatment plan for child or adolescent with data integration from multiple sources.
• Direct treatment program including consultation/intervention using behavioral management techniques.
• Track client progress through data collection and charting; adjust plans as needed.
• Determine clinical need for evaluations such as medication assessment, psychological testing, or other services.
• Collaborate with family and professionals to develop daily routines and crisis plans.

Skills

Excel

MS Word

EMR

Education

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

Tools

BCBA/ABA certifications

Job description

Behavioral Consultant/Mobile Therapist

FT and PT positions available

Dauphin 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) and Mobile Therapist (MT) 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 and Mobile Therapist 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.