Behavior Consultant IBHS Part Time

Gemma Services•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gemma Services has an IBHS program operating out of our new Mt. Airy location. Gemma Services is known for its quality programs that promote safety and nonviolence while cultivating a caring environment in a diverse and inclusive environment. Gemma Services strives to create a community that promotes recovery from trauma for the children and families that we serve. This position is a fee for service part-time employee position (minimum 10-15 hours per week). Services can be provided at school and/or in the home/community and are primarily located in Northeast Philadelphia.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or related human service field
Valid license for the practice of Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy or a valid license of Social Work or Behavior Specialist from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
LSW or BSL must have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct service practicum.
BSL preferred.
Must meet one of the following: Licensed as a behavior specialist in the State of Pennsylvania
Have a minimum of one-year full time experience in providing mental health direct services to children and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education or counseling.
Completed a clinical or mental health direct services practicum and have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or related field.

Nice To Haves

BSL preferred

Responsibilities

Providing direct consultation for assigned child/teen/ young adult with a behavioral health diagnosis
Provide supervision/oversight of assigned Behavior Health Technicians (BHTs) on any assigned cases
Train family, school staff and assigned BHT on interventions indicated in the treatment plan
Complete a comprehensive assessment to determine clinical needs and trajectory of treatment using observation, interview and structured tools
Collect and review data collected to determine efficacy of treatment interventions
Complete and update treatment plan with detailed interventions and review of progress towards clinical goals
Collaborate with identified team members which may include Behavior Consultant, Behavior Health Technician, school staff
Participating in regular supervision to discuss cases and increase clinical knowledge
Documenting service provided utilizing the agency Electronic Medical Record