Behavior Consultant - Children's Integrated Community Services - Days/ Evenings

WellSpan Health•Lancaster, PA

88d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time position (80 hours biweekly) with weekday, daytime hours and up to two evenings per week. The role is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus. The Behavior Consultant conducts descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results under the supervision of a BCBA. They design and supervise behavior analytic interventions, and are capable of developing and implementing appropriate assessment and intervention methods for unfamiliar situations and a range of cases. The consultant also teaches others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research once competency is demonstrated, under the direct supervision of a BCBA. They design and deliver instruction under BCBA supervision and supervise the work of non-certified Behavior Technicians (BT).

Requirements

Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, or another related field with Certificate in ABA.
1 year Experience in providing Applied Behavior Analysis services and experience in developing/implementing behavioral analytic treatment plans under Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supervision.
1 year Experience of knowledge in the care and management of the unique needs of individuals with developmental disorders.
Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.
Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.
Analytical abilities.
Visual ability to observe patient behavior and environment in order to prepare and review written treatment plan.
Must be able to provide own transportation from one client to another.
Must demonstrate a strong professional interest in being a part of a multidisciplinary team that specializes in the assessment and treatment of the social, emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents with Mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disorders
Ability to work under stress.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Behavioral Specialist Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Engages in functional assessment of problematic behaviors of clients as well as assessments of skill deficits, motivating, and other environmental variables in order to increase use of safe and socially acceptable behaviors and decrease problematic behaviors.
Accurately collects and analyzes behavior data to make decisions about treatment interventions.
Designs treatment plan goals and interventions that are based in research and are aligned with the dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Oversees and provides training and monitors fidelity of behavioral interventions for family members and other professional staff caring for the patient.
Provides direct in-situ, one-on-one, and group supervision for behavior technician.
Collaborates and educates family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment.
Maintains appropriate written or electronic documentation in accordance to department guidelines.
Maintains the billable expectation of the program.
Attends treatment team meetings, supervision meetings, trainings, performance evaluations, and other administrative meetings as assigned.
Demonstrates abilities to be flexible and pro-active in problem solving.
Develops and maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis through interaction with other ABA based professionals as well as ongoing professional development opportunities within and outside of WellSpan obtaining at least 12 hours of direct instruction in ABA through BACB credit approved courses or training led by a BCBA each year.
Demonstrates ability to recognize potential customer relations problems and notify appropriate supervisor.