Behavior Consultant

Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center • Clarion, PA

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About The Position

Behavior Consultant We are looking for a Behavior Consultant to join our Team! Our Behavior Consultant will be responsible for providing clinical direction of services to a child, youth or young adult; development and revision of the Functional Behavioral Assessment and Individualized Treatment Plan; oversight of the implementation of the Individualized Treatment Plan and consultation with a child's, youth's or young adult's treatment team regarding the Individualized Treatment Plan.

Requirements

• A valid Behavior Specialist License in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• A graduate degree from a college or university accredited by an agency
• A Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in the mental health field with children, preferably in the behavioral field
• A strong understanding of evidence-based interventions and best practices in behavioral health
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and collaborate with various disciplines
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice and continued professional development

Responsibilities

• Development and Revision of Functional Behavioral Assessment and Individualized Treatment Plans
• Oversight of the Implementation of the Individualized Treatment Plan by Behavioral Health Technician staff
• Documentation of client's response to treatment a) document client's response to his/her treatment b) completed notes in an accurate and timely manner c) communicate with parents regarding the client's progress in treatment
• Complete all assigned trainings by the due date to stay current with all practices and guidelines a) complete at least 16 hours of Department-approved training annually that is related to the individual's specific job functions and is in accordance with the individual training plan
• Attend weekly individual and group supervisions as directed a) One hour of face-to-face supervision per month b) One additional hour of face-to-face supervision per month if supervising a BHT. c) Thirty minutes of direct observation of services being provided every 6 months
• Conduct weekly/monthly supervision of staff providing Behavioral Health Technician services as directed
• Maintain regular communication with clients, families, school personnel and treatment teams through home visits, school visits, and community interactions in the implementation of IBH services

Benefits

• A competitive, salaried compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling options
• A supportive, professional work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level