Linke Resources is recruiting for a full-time IBHS Behavioral Consultant located in Philadelphia, PA. All services are provided in Philadelphia County primarily during school hours.

Masters level IBHS Behavior Consultant, provides behavioral consultation services to children/adolescents with mental health disturbances primarily in the school setting, but also the home and community, in order to sustain placement in the natural environment and avert the need for referral to a higher level of care. 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:

A full time IBHS Behavioral Consultant will meet one of the following:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling.
• Have a minimum of 1 year full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults.
• Licensed preferred; if not licensed, must be licensed eligible and in process.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend all mandatory on- and off-site orientation and training as required by policy and contracts; including required EBT trainings for modalities utilized in regionalized IBHS program
• Utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as the preferred modality for individual sessions with clients
• Utilize Bounce Back or CBITS (Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools) as the preferred modality for Group Services performed in schools
• Attend interagency service planning meetings as required
• Assist team in identifying targeted mental health symptoms and expressing them in terms of objective, observable, quantifiable behavioral indicators (including frequency, intensity, duration).
• Develop fully individualized treatment plans building on specific client strengths, environmental resources, and capabilities, while minimizing barriers and vulnerabilities identified during assessment process.
• Guide treatment team in selecting and implementing a variety of non-aversive intervention techniques designed to foster progress toward goals; focus treatment plans on building functional and pro-social skills.
• Update individualized treatment plan when necessary to make adjustments, changes or additions within an authorization period.
• Monitor implementation of behavior plan by Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs); monitor and provide feedback to BHT, teachers, and parents to ensure appropriate implementation of treatment plans.
• Complete Progress Monitoring Forms and other summaries to document client’s progress toward treatment objectives.
• Meet productivity billing requirements as applicable
• Other IBHS related duties as assigned.