Licensed Behavior Specialist

FRIENDSHIP HOUSE • Scranton, PA

10d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Provides clinical direction of services to a child, youth, or young adult. Develops and revises the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP), oversees its implementation, and consults with the individual’s treatment team regarding the ITP. For the BC-ABA position, applies ABA-based assessments and interventions and develops behavior plans that include teaching methods for caregivers, teachers, BHT-ABA staff, and other relevant stakeholders, individually and/or in group formats.

Requirements

• Be a Licensed Psychologist, Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Behavior Specialist (LBS), or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CNRP).
• Additionally, meet one of the following ABA qualifications: hold a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) credential; have at least one year of full-time-equivalent experience providing ABA services and 12 ABA credits from an accredited institution; or have at least one year of full-time-equivalent experience providing ABA services under BCBA supervision and at least 40 hours of ABA training through a Department-approved entity or the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical direction of services to a child, youth, or young adult.
• Develop and revise the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).
• Oversee implementation of the ITP.
• Consult with the child’s, youth’s, or young adult’s treatment team regarding the ITP.
• For the BC-ABA position, apply ABA-based assessments and interventions.
• For the BC-ABA position, develop behavior plans that include teaching methods for caregivers, teachers, BHT-ABA staff, and other relevant stakeholders, individually and/or in group formats.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed