Behavior Consultant
Allentown, PA

Our client's vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows them to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person they serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Behavior Consultant to develop and oversee the implementation of formal behavior management plans, conduct functional behavioral assessments, and provide behavioral consultation for IBHS clients as supervised by the Clinical Coordinator.

Schedule Details: Part-Time leading to Full-Time caseload

Program: IBHS (Intensive Behavioral Health Services)

Pay Rate: $32+/Hour Billable Rate

Job Functions:

• Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures
• Provide clinical, mobile service delivery as defined by the program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards
• Collect outcome data (i.e., CBCL or ATEC) for all clients at times of service re-authorization
• Provide quality mobile services based on established best practice principles of care
• Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives
• Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations
• Conduct assessments of all new IBHS clients on his/her caseload
• Develop and oversee implementation of behavior management plans
• Provide crisis assessment and behavioral stabilization services as necessary
• Provide case consultation to BHTs providing services on all shared cases and for other staff as required by the Coordinator
• Provide clinical consultation to parents, extended family, teachers, and other adult caregivers regarding prescribed behavioral interventions
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries
• Provide complete, accurate information regarding the frequency, intensity, and duration of both target behaviors and suggested replacement behaviors
• Participate in 1 hour of individual face-to-face supervision monthly, as well as all applicable program staff meetings. If BC supervises BHT, must participate in an additional 1 hour of supervision that month

Requirements:

Education: Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling

Experience: One year of full-time experience in providing mental health services to children, youth, or young adults

Licensure/Certification: Licensed or certification preferred, but not required

Full-time Employees receive paid time off and a comprehensive healthcare package

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