Kids CBIT Behavioral Consultant — Clinical Lead

Nulton; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

NDTC's Behavioral Consultant (BC) joins the CBIT for Kids program as a full-time, salaried clinician dedicated to delivering intensive, family-centered behavioral health services across home, school, and community settings.

The BC leads assessment, intervention implementation, and coordination of care within a collaborative team, working closely with BCMs, outpatient clinicians, and nursing staff to reduce hospitalization risk and improve functioning for children and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or ABA (or related field).
• Meets Pennsylvania IBHS requirements for Behavioral Consultant (BC).
• Minimum 1 year experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral health needs.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment, collaborating with various disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise FBA and ITP based on assessment data.
• Provide direct behavioral consultation and intervention services.
• Implement evidence-based strategies and coach caregivers.
• Document progress with objective data and timely notes.
• Coordinate care with BCMs, clinicians, and schools.
• Complete required trainings (16 hours annually).
• Attend weekly supervision and conduct service observations.
• Maintain communication with clients, families, and schools.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Counseling

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Job description

NDTC's Behavioral Consultant (BC) joins the CBIT for Kids program as a full-time, salaried clinician dedicated to delivering intensive, family-centered behavioral health services across home, school, and community settings.

The BC leads assessment, intervention implementation, and coordination of care within a collaborative team, working closely with BCMs, outpatient clinicians, and nursing staff to reduce hospitalization risk and improve functioning for children and families.