Behavior Consultant - ABA

Chimes•Wyomissing, PA

12d

About The Position

The Behavior Consultant develops and oversees implementation of formal behavior management plans, conducts functional behavioral assessments, and provides behavioral consultation for IBHS clients under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator. The role provides clinical mobile services in accordance with program descriptions, best-practice standards, agency policies and procedures, and applicable licensure standards. The position is full-time contract work in the IBHS (Intensive Behavioral Health Services) program in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, with a billable rate of $40 per hour. The consultant assesses new clients, provides crisis assessment and behavioral stabilization when needed, consults with BHTs and adult caregivers, tracks client outcomes, and maintains accurate clinical, billing, and payroll documentation. The role also includes required training, monthly individual supervision, and applicable program staff meetings.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from an appropriately accredited college or university, or an equivalent foreign degree evaluated by an accepted credential evaluation organization.
One year of full-time experience providing direct mental health services to children, youth, or young adults.
Complete required Pennsylvania Child Abuse, criminal, and fingerprint-based federal criminal history clearances.
Verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list.
At the Personnel Officer's discretion, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted for the specified education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

Relevant license or certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with agency goals, policies, and procedures.
Report to the direct supervisor and other administrative staff 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 and all additional training required by the Professional Development Plan.
Submit required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training to Human Resources promptly.
Provide clinical mobile services consistent with the program description, best-practice standards, and licensure requirements.
Collect outcome data, such as CBCL or ATEC, for all clients at service re-authorization.
Provide quality mobile services based on established best-practice principles of care.
Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery and professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives.
Provide all authorized client services and promptly submit supporting documentation for re-authorizations as necessary.
Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation.
Conduct assessments of all new IBHS clients on the caseload.
Develop behavior management plans and oversee their implementation.
Provide crisis assessment and behavioral stabilization services as necessary.
Provide case consultation to BHTs on shared cases and to 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 progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
Provide complete, accurate information about the frequency, intensity, and duration of target behaviors and suggested replacement behaviors.
Participate in one hour of individual face-to-face supervision monthly and applicable program staff meetings.
If supervising a BHT, participate in an additional hour of supervision that month.