What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Consultant-Master's degree (Licensed/non-Licensed) position at Juvenile Justice Center of Philadelphia?
IBHS Behavior Consultant
JJC’s Behavior Health program provides psychiatric and psychological supportive services, evaluations, therapy and behavioral rehabilitative services to children and adolescents living within the Philadelphia County. Providing an array of therapeutic interventions and implementation of trauma informed evidenced based models of therapeutic practice we assist children with signs and symptoms of depression, severe trauma, post-traumatic stress, Autism, and other emotional or behavioral diagnoses.
We are looking for an Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Behavior Consultant to join our team of professionals to help enable children with emotional and behavioral needs to thrive. Work will be conducted primarily in the Juniata Park/Feltonville, and Fairhill sections of Philadelphia, PA.
What you’ll be doing:
You will be responsible for performing assessments of a child, youth or young adult’s needs and the development of an individualized treatment plan (ITP). The BC plays a pivotal role in being a community support for the youth in our program, but this also extends to their families and in the classroom by being an advocate within their schools. The BC's goal is to provide a positive impact on behavior for our impacted youth and they do this by being a team leader and coaching modeled behavior. The BC also coordinates and consults with other service providers regarding behavior plans and interventions and discussion with the impacted youth within the program. The BCmay be supervising the behavioral technicians.
Qualified candidates for this position must;
- Be a licensed behavior specialist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, however, can accept non-licensed.
- Must have a Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) certificate.
- Have a Master Degree in one of the following; Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education with Counseling, Human Services Counseling or related field with 12 clinical credit hours.
- Have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education.
- Have the ability to provide a clear Criminal background check, child sex abuse check, ACT 31/126 clearance, physical, and FBI fingerprint
The position is fee-for-service (FFS). With a minimum requirement of 4 cases. Independent work environment.
Benefits:
· Independent work environment.
· Sick time
· Paid training
· Paid Supervision
· 401K
· Employee Assistance Program
· Health Advocacy assistance with support for medical issues/decisions, treatment research and medical claim resolution.
Since 1976, JJC provided several thousands of children and youth programming through an array of in-home, out of home community and school-based services focusing on intervention, prevention, and community-based services. JJC is a non-profit, multi-service organization dedicated to the safety and welfare of vulnerable children, youth, and families in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
JJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity and inclusion in all of its services. JJC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $34.50 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $35 - $40