IBHS Clinician (Full-Time)

PHMC•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

PHMC’s Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Program delivers services to children and families in school, home, and community settings through a team-oriented, evidence-supported, and trauma-informed approach. Under the supervision of the IBHS Clinical Supervisor, the IBHS Clinician provides direct clinical intervention to children and families and consultation to school personnel. The clinician provides Mobile Therapy and/or Behavior Consultation services as appropriate, working flexible, non-traditional hours and being available during daytime and evening hours as caseload needs require.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following qualification pathways: a master's degree or higher in psychology, social work, education, counseling, or a related field and completion of a clinical or mental health direct-service practicum; a master's degree or higher in psychology, social work, education, or counseling and at least two years of full-time experience providing mental health direct services to children, youth, or young adults; a master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); Pennsylvania licensure as a behavior specialist (LBS); or BCBA certification or another accredited graduate-level certification in behavior analysis.
For behavior consultation services to children for treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), hold a Pennsylvania license as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, or certified registered nurse practitioner, or be a professional whose scope of practice includes overseeing ABA services.
Understand behavior modification theory and its application.
Use a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Have knowledge and understanding of CASSP Principles.
Understand social/ecological theory and its application.
Understand child and family development.
Understand trauma-informed care.
Have crisis intervention and management abilities.
Have knowledge of DSM-V.
Have basic knowledge and understanding of common psychotropic medications.
Have experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned assessments, including functional behavioral assessments (FBAs), data collection, and interviews, for referred children within defined timeframes.
Develop a comprehensive, strengths-based, developmentally appropriate Intensive Treatment Plan (ITP) and safety plan for each assigned child and family.
Provide individual, group, and family evidence-based treatment to assigned children and families.
Provide weekly clinical supervision and observation to Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) on shared cases.
Provide clinical information to the evaluating psychologist or psychiatrist as required or requested.
Train and consult with school personnel based on the BRIDGE model.
Integrate into school culture, including participating in MTSS meetings and regular check-ins with school leadership.
Facilitate consistent family engagement around treatment planning and crisis planning, and collaborate with and report updates to the IBHS team.
Participate in clinical supervision aligned with evidence-based treatment and state regulations.
Represent oneself and PHMC professionally across all settings.
Participate in and complete all mandatory state, managed care, and agency trainings.
Comply with applicable policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws.
Attend interagency meetings to coordinate treatment and behavior plan design and service recommendations.
Collaborate with parents or guardians and the treatment team to identify discharge plans and goals for children and families.
Provide feedback and coaching to parents or guardians and school personnel to support understanding and proper implementation of behavior plans.
Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with all team members.
Complete required client documentation, including progress notes, assessments, treatment and behavior plans, case reviews, and crisis plans.
Ensure compliance with PHMC policies and procedures, including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
Keep current with an individualized training plan, licensure, and applicable certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.