Behavior Consultant - Lancaster Children & Adolescent Services - Days / Evenings

Wellspan Health•Neffsville, PA

48d

About The Position

General Summary Conduct descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments, including functional analyses, and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results. Designs and supervises behavior analytic interventions. Is able to effectively develop and implement appropriate assessment and intervention methods for use in unfamiliar situations and for a range of cases. Teaches others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and delivers instruction in behavior analysis. Supervise the work of the Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) and others who do not carry a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) certification that implement behavior analytic interventions if they are not certified. Engages in functional assessment of problematic behaviors of clients, as well as assessments of skill deficits, motivating operations, 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 and designs treatment plan goals and interventions that are based in Applied Behavior Analytic research. 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 BHT's and RBTs. Directly designs and supervises behavior analytic plans and interventions for skill development and/or reduction of problematic behavior, and collaborates with treatment team members to provide effective treatment. Educates all those involved about the role of ABA based interventions and the BA, and functions within boundaries of the BC role in providing treatment. Maintains appropriate written and/or electronic documentation of direct and in direct service with the patient and family. Common Expectations: Displays caring, non-judgmental attitude toward each client and family served. Demonstrates abilities to be flexible and pro-active in problem solving and notify appropriate supervisor. 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 Philhaven obtaining at least 12 hours of direct instruction in ABA through BACB credit approved courses or training led by a BCBA each year.

Requirements

Masters Degree 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.
Licensed Behavioral Specialist Upon Hire
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.

Responsibilities

Conduct descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments, including functional analyses, and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results.
Designs and supervises behavior analytic interventions.
Teaches others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and delivers instruction in behavior analysis.
Supervise the work of the Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) and others who do not carry a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) certification that implement behavior analytic interventions if they are not certified.
Engages in functional assessment of problematic behaviors of clients, as well as assessments of skill deficits, motivating operations, 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 and designs treatment plan goals and interventions that are based in Applied Behavior Analytic research.
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 BHT's and RBTs.
Directly designs and supervises behavior analytic plans and interventions for skill development and/or reduction of problematic behavior, and collaborates with treatment team members to provide effective treatment.
Educates all those involved about the role of ABA based interventions and the BA, and functions within boundaries of the BC role in providing treatment.
Maintains appropriate written and/or electronic documentation of direct and in direct service with the patient and family.
Displays caring, non-judgmental attitude toward each client and family served.
Demonstrates abilities to be flexible and pro-active in problem solving and notify appropriate supervisor.
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 Philhaven obtaining at least 12 hours of direct instruction in ABA through BACB credit approved courses or training led by a BCBA each year.