IBHS Clinician (Full-Time)

Public Health Management Corporation•Philadelphia, PA

18h

About The Position

PHMC’s Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Program provides services to children and families across 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 during non-traditional or flexible hours and must be available for day and evening hours as the caseload requires.

Requirements

Understanding of behavior modification theory and its application.
Ability to use a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Knowledge and understanding of CASSP Principles.
Understanding of social/ecological theory and its application.
Understanding of child and family development.
Understanding of trauma-informed care.
Crisis intervention and management abilities.
Knowledge of DSM-V.
Basic knowledge and understanding of common psychotropic medications.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Must meet at least one of the following: 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 direct mental health 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.
Individuals providing behavior consultation services to children for treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) must be licensed in Pennsylvania as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner, or a professional whose scope of practice includes overseeing ABA services.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned assessments, including 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 (BHT) on shared cases.
Provide clinical information to the evaluating psychologist or psychiatrist as required or requested.
Provide training and consultation to school personnel based on the BRIDGE model.
Integrate into school culture, including participating in MTSS meetings and holding 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 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 planning 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 case 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 individualized training plans, licensure, and applicable certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.