Qualified Behavioral Health Professional, QBHP | CA Active Consulting

Benchmark Human Services-CA•Los Angeles, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services, a respected leader in intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health, is seeking a Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (QBHP) for its California Active Consulting team in LA County, CA. The QBHP will coach and train family members, caregivers, and agency staff on skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans, assist with data collection and assessments, and provide crisis de-escalation and afterhours support. This role complements credentials like BCBA-D, BCBA, and BCaBA, serving as an entry-level position that recognizes the necessary education and advanced training for QBHP duties. Benchmark is committed to empowering individuals to live independently and be included in their communities, and fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Bachelor's degree in a human or social services related field is required.
Registered Behavior Technician in the State of California.
Minimum of one-year of experience working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Valid BLS CPR and Basic First Aid certification.
Crisis de-escalation verbal skills and physical management training certificate, i.e., Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
Maintain required certification and licensure as applicable.
Maintain valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Fluent bilingual speaker in one or more of the following languages: (English/Spanish; English/Mandarin; English/Korean; English/Tagalog).

Responsibilities

Provide face-to-face or virtual coaching and training with family members, caregivers, and DSP staff of participating IDD/BH providers.
Assist agency staff with development, implementation, and monitoring of Behavior Support Plans (BSP), including training on data collection and fidelity checks.
Work with DSPs and their supervisors to ensure all materials/supplies needed for implementation of behavior plans are available.
Present graphical summary of effectiveness of BSP to DSPs at meetings.
Model positive behavioral supports and respond to emergency situations as trained.
Complete Functional Behavioral Assessment Interviews and/or Observations, as assigned by BCBA or Director.
Participate during provider wraparound or consultation meetings by reporting assessment results and offering rationale for best practice recommendations in areas of expertise.
Provide crisis de-escalation support to teams as required.
Complete all documentation as expected in a timely manner.
Fulfill all job duties and responsibilities in accordance with BACB standards.
Collaborate with and regularly update Director and other team members on individual and provider support activities.
Attend all agency, departmental, and client-specific meetings as directed.
Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to supervisor or department head.
Comply with all organization standards to assure the health, safety, and confidentiality of all individuals.
Report to work as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.