Child and Adolescent Behavioral Specialist

The Behavior Consultant in collaboration with other members of the treatment team, designs and directs the implementation of a behavior modification intervention plan which is individualized to each child or adolescent and to family needs. The Behavior Consultant identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques and recommends non-aversive behavioral change methods.

The Behavior Consultant typically serves as consultant to, and as requested by the Mobile Therapist within the treatment team. While maintaining some direct contact with child and family, the BC primarily provides assessment; program design and monitoring rather then direct therapy. The BC is expected to participate in team meetings. When questions or conflict around behavioral paradigms arise in other systems, such as school, (e.g., a review of a behavior paradigm to help the child remain in school), the BC may participate as a consultant in a special child-centered, family focused meetings along with the therapist.

Responsibilities

• The Behavioral Consultant, in collaboration with the family and other members of the treatment team, designs and directs the implementation of a resiliency plan which is individualized to each child's and family's needs

• Develop goals and objectives with the child and family that meet their individualized needs by reviewing the psychological evaluation, working with the family regarding treatment goals, and identifying presenting skills deficits or behaviors to identify what additional treatments may be needed

• Maintain at least weekly contact with caregivers, Mobile Therapists (MT), Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), and other team members in order to effectively monitor the implementation of the resiliency plan

• Facilitate Interagency Service Planning Team (ISPT) meetings to review the child's progress relative to treatment goals, reviewing effective treatment interventions, and further deficit or treatment needs for the child

• Complete all documentation including but not limited to:

• Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) including the collection and interpretation of data

• Resiliency plan - development and updating the treatment plan as progress is made

• Weekly paperwork which includes but is not limited to progress notes and encounter forms

• Provide clinical supervision of assigned MTs, and BHTs (one (1) hour of individual supervision for the BHTs and one (1) hour of group supervision, and any additional supervision, as needed) to include training on resiliency plans, and behavioral interventions by making sure they are following the plans and intervention to track progress on treatment goals; ensure BHTs have current resiliency plan and progress notes by the monthly review/signing off on BHT progress notes

• Ensure compliance with the Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) principles, practice guidelines for Recovery and Resiliency, and principles of cultural competency by taking annual trainings, and demonstrating the CASSP principles in their day-to-day work

• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and restrictive procedures and manual restraints using agency-trained protocols

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or the Clinical Director

DIRECT REPORTS: No direct reports; clinically supervises MTs and BHTs

Requirements
· Licensed as a Behavior Specialist in PA
OR

• Certification as a BCBA

OR

• Graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from an accredited college or university

OR

• Minimum of 1 year full-time experience providing mental health direct services to children - 21 years of age AND a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from an accredited college or university

OR

• 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 an accredited college or university

• If working with individuals with Autism: must be licensed in PA as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, or certified registered nurse practitioner AS WELL AS one of the above

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $44