Behavior Consultant - ABA

Chimes•Wyomissing, PA

13d

About The Position

The Behavior Consultant develops and oversees the 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 requirements, best-practice standards, and licensure standards. It also includes crisis assessment and behavioral stabilization as needed, case consultation to BHTs, and consultation with parents, extended family, teachers, and other adult caregivers about prescribed behavioral interventions.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent foreign degree evaluated by a recognized credential-evaluation organization.
One year of full-time experience providing direct mental health services to children, youth, or young adults.
Required clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, criminal, and fingerprint-based federal criminal history checks; verification that the employee is not on a Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Nice To Haves

License or certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with agency goals and policies and procedures.
Report promptly and comprehensively to the direct supervisor and other administrative staff as required.
Complete other responsibilities assigned by the direct supervisor.
Complete 16 hours of Department of Human Services-approved training each year and other 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 as defined by the program description and best-practice standards, in compliance with licensure standards.
Collect client outcome data, such as CBCL or ATEC, at 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 authorized client services and promptly supply supporting documentation for re-authorizations as necessary.
Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation.
Conduct assessments of all new IBHS clients on the consultant's caseload.
Develop behavior management plans and oversee their implementation.
Provide crisis assessment and behavioral stabilization services as necessary.
Provide case consultation to BHTs working 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 on 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.