IBHS Clinician (Fee-for-Service)

Public Health Management Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Public Health Management Corporation is seeking an IBHS Clinician to deliver direct clinical intervention to children and families across school, home, and community settings. The role includes Mobile Therapy and behavior consultation within a trauma-informed, team-based framework.

Under supervision, you will update treatment plans, provide supervision to BHTs, engage with schools, and ensure compliant practices while maintaining flexible hours to meet caseload needs.

Qualifications

• Must meet ONE of the listed degree/experience pathways.
• Complete a clinical or mental health direct service practicum.
• Ability to provide direct services to children and families.
• PA license/certification as described or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical intervention to families and children.
• Give mobile therapy and/or behavior consultation as needed.
• Update Intensive Treatment Plan and safety plan for each case.
• Provide weekly supervision/observation to Behavioral Health Technicians.
• Collaborate with school personnel and MTSS meetings.
• Coordinate discharge planning and goals with treatment team.
• Maintain documentation and ensure confidentiality and policy compliance.

Skills

Behavior modification theory

Collaborative/team approach

CASSP Principles

Social/ecological theory

Child and family development

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

DSM-V knowledge

Psychotropic meds knowledge

Diversity experience

Education

Master's in psychology/social work/education/counseling (or related field)

2+ years of full-time mental health direct services to children/youth

Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

PA behavior specialist license (LBS)

BCBA or accredited behavior analysis certification

Job description

Program: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)

Role Type: Fee-for-Service/Special Payroll

Job Overview:

PHMC’s Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Program is comprised of an array of services that are delivered to children and their families across settings (school, home, and community) through a team-oriented, evidence-supported, and trauma-informed approach.

Under the supervision of the IBHS Clinical Supervisor, the IBHS Clinician is responsible for providing direct clinical intervention to families and children as well as consultation to school personnel. The IBHS Clinician provides Mobile Therapy and/or Behavior Consultation services as appropriate during non-traditional/flexible hours.

The IBHS Clinician will need to be available for day and evening hours as their caseload requires, and they will need to work 15-20 hours per week of direct service hours.

Responsibilities:

• Update the Intensive Treatment Plan (ITP) and safety plan for each assigned child and family, ensuring that they are strengths-based and developmentally appropriate.
• Provide individual, group, and family evidence-based treatment to assigned children and families.
• Provide weekly clinical supervision/observation to all Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) on shared cases.
• Provide clinical information to the evaluating psychologist/psychiatrist as required or requested.
• Integrate into school culture, including participation in MTSS meetings and regular check-ins with school leadership.
• Facilitate consistent family engagement with parents/guardians around treatment planning, crisis planning, as well as collaborating with/reporting updates to the IBHS team.
• Participate in clinical supervision aligned with evidence-based treatment and state regulations.
• Represent oneself and PHMC in a professional manner across all settings.
• Participate in and complete all mandatory state, managed care, and agency trainings.
• Function in full compliance with all applicable policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local laws.
• Attend interagency meetings to coordinate the design of treatment/behavior plans and service recommendations.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and the treatment team, identifying discharge planning and goals for children and families.
• Provide feedback and coaching to parents/guardians as well as school personnel to ensure that the behavior plan is understood and implemented properly.
• Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with all team members.
• Complete all necessary case documentation, including progress notes, assessments, treatment/behavior plans, case reviews, and crisis plans.
• Ensure compliance with PHMC policies and procedures, including confidentiality and mandated reporting policies.
• Keep current with individualized training plan, licensure, or any applicable certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Understanding of behavior modification theory and application
• Ability to utilize a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Knowledge and understanding of CASSP Principles
• Understanding of social/ecological theory and application
• Understanding of child and family development
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• Crisis intervention and management abilities
• Knowledge of DSM-V
• Basic knowledge/understanding of common psychotropic medications
• Experience working with diverse populations

Qualifications:

Must meet ONE of the following:

• Have a master's degree or better in psychology, social work, education, counseling, or a related field and have completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum
• Have a master's degree or better in psychology, social work, education, or counseling and have a minimum of 2 years of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth, or young adults
• Have a master’s degree or better in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Be licensed in Pennsylvania as a behavior specialist (LBS)
• Have a certification as a BCBA or other accredited graduate-level certification in behavior analysis

Please note that individuals who provide behavior consultation services to children for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) must be licensed in Pennsylvania as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner, or a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services.

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Organized Advanced

Psychotherapy Intermediate

Working with Children Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Education

Required

Masters or better in Clinical Psychology or related field.

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