CRISIS STABILIZATION CONSULTANT-BCBA

Job Description

Description: The purpose of the Crisis Stabilization Consultant is to provide support and consultation for clients and families in the home, school, therapy, and/or community settings who have been assessed and are in need of immediate behavioral intervention. These services are provided by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in conjunction with a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Crisis stabilization Services are designed to prevent or ameliorate a behavioral health crisis by providing intervention for clients who do not require inpatient services.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Family Partnership consultants, Bridgeway Academy staff, related professionals, and families to assess the need for acute crisis services.
• Conduct family/peer interviews, records reviews, Functional Behavioral Assessment, etc. to develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Utilize trauma-assumed approach to intervene and decrease maladaptive behaviors across a variety of settings (home, school, community, etc.).
• Provide parent training and coaching as appropriate.
• Attend appointments and meetings with family as needed to serve as an advocate and Bridgeway representative.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and other mental health professionals to share behavior data and inform treatment planning.
• Provide supervision and coaching to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT).
• Bill for services based upon a goal developed with the Crisis Stabilization Team Manager. Updates will be made based on authorizations and caseload.
  
  

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in a related field of Special Education, Psychology, Education, etc. and certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification board as a BCBA in good standing.
• Experience and training in practical functional assessment (PFA) and skills-based treatment (SBT) preferred, but not required.