What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST position at ATC Philadelphia?
ATC Healthcare Services is seeking a Behavioral Specialist for a Master's Level Clinician role. The The Masters Level Clinician will provide mental health services to children located in Philadelphia, PA.
The Master's Level Clinician provides mental health services to children / adolescents with serious mental health disturbances in the home, school, or community, to sustain placement in the natural environment and avert the need for referral to a higher level of care or to a more restrictive setting. Collaborates with other IBHS team members (i.e. BHT, other clinical and administrative staff), as well as other adults including parents and teachers in the child's community context. Formulates individualized treatment plans, including a variety of individualized behavioral interventions, to address the areas of need identified in clients' IBHS Assessment. Provides consultation to BHT and other involved adults in the planning, design, and implementation of the treatment plan.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : An IBHS Masters Level Clinician will meet one of the following :
- Licensed in PA as a behavior specialist, OR
- Have a certification as a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute, OR
- Have a graduate degree in ABA from a college or university Accredited by an agency recognized by the United Stated Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, OR
- Have a minimum of 1-year full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, OR
- Has completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
- Licensed preferred but not required
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
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ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : School, home, community settings. Travel to other Agency sites as well as to outside meetings, conferences, or workshops may be required on an as needed basis.
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