Behavior Consultant

Chimes•Lower Paxton Township, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Consultant is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of formal behavior management plans, conducting functional behavioral assessments, and providing behavioral consultation for IBHS (Intensive Behavioral Health Services) clients. This role is supervised by the Clinical Coordinator and contributes to a network of national and international affiliates providing educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health services, aiming for a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving lives.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
One year of full-time experience in providing direct mental health services to children, youth, or young adults
Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history clearances
Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Nice To Haves

Licensure or Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures
Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor
Complete 16 hours of Department of Human Services-approved training yearly
Complete all additional required training as per the Professional Development Plan
Submit to Human Resources promptly copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training
Provide clinical, mobile service delivery as defined by the program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards
Collect outcome data (i.e., CBCL or ATEC) for all clients at times of service re-authorization
Provide quality mobile services based on established best practice principles of care
Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery
Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives
Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, promptly
Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation
Conduct assessments of all new IBHS clients on his/her caseload
Develop and oversee of implementation of behavior management plans
Provide crisis assessment and behavioral stabilization services as necessary
Provide case consultation to BHTs providing services on all shared cases and for other staff as required by the Coordinator
Provide clinical consultation to parents, extended family, teachers, and other adult caregivers regarding prescribed behavioral interventions
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries
Provide complete, accurate information regarding the frequency, intensity, and duration of both target behaviors and suggested replacement behaviors
Participate in 1 hour of individual face-to-face supervision monthly, as well as all applicable program staff meetings
If BC supervises BHT, must participate in an additional 1 hour of supervision that month