Clinician- adolescent IDD/Autism Program

Devereux • West Whiteland Township, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with children with special needs? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports? At Devereux as a Clinician you will impact the individuals you are working with by implementing appropriate treatment plans and interventions to unlock their full potential on a daily basis. The Clinician role is a full-time position working within a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for Children ages 6-21 years with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities located in West Chester, PA. Our residential programs provide each child, and their families, with the skills and resources needed to reach the greatest level of personal happiness and success. Our residential homes and cottages reflect a warm, home-like setting. This approach not only provides a safe, dignified environment for the children, but it also offers opportunities for experiential learning, where children can practice life skills needed as an adult, from cooking and cleaning, to positive communication, conflict resolution, cooperation and compromise. Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

Requirements

• M.A./M.S. in Clinical Counseling, School Psychology, or related psychological field.
• Educational training meets standards for providing clinical services in Pennsylvania under supervision.
• Experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Two years experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities required.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines.
• Valid driver's license must be maintained

Nice To Haves

• Opportunities for supervision hours for candidate pursuing BCBA certification and/or psychology licensure

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments
• Develop, implement and monitor treatment plans and interventions
• Facilitate individual and Family Therapy sessions
• Provide Functional communication Training
• Collaborate with all members of the multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Serve as an Autism Coach within Devereux's PBIS model, engaging in training and consultation with direct care staff
• Collect and analyze data

Benefits

• Evidenced Based treatment and care models within a clinically based environment focused on collaboration and treatment teams.
• CEU and continued education credits through various professional activities and Devereux’s National Institute for Clinical Training and Research Center.
• Access to Devereux's new ASCEND program to help you pay for your continuing education (up to $25,000 annually!)
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

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