Behavior Specialist Consultant

Upper Darby, PA, United States

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

Job Description: It is the responsibility of the BC 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 Availability

Location: Upper Darby, PA - Delaware County

Program: IBHS (Intensive Behavioral Health Services)

Pay Rate: $32+/hour

Job Functions:

Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures

Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner

Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor

Complete 16 hours of Department of Human Services-approved training yearly

Complete all additional required training as per the Professional Development Plan

Submit to Human Resources promptly copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training

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, as necessary, promptly

Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation

Conduct assessments of all new IBHS clients on his/her caseload

Develop and oversee the 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

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services

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

Licensure/Certification Requirements: License or Certification preferred, but not required

Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What's in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week): Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement options

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Employer Match

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Bonus opportunities

Discounts through "Tickets at Work"

Discounts on Verizon mobile service

And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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