IBHS Behavioral Consultant
Philadelphia, PA, United States
IBHS Master Level Behavioral Consultant
Employment Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
All services are provided in Philadelphia County primarily during school hours.
Masters level mental health professional, provides behavioral consultation services to children/adolescents with mental health disturbances primarily in the home, 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:
Have a minimum of 1 year full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree with at least 9 credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work or counseling OR
Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree with at least 9 credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Licensed preferred; if not licensed, must be licensed eligible and in process
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate vision, mission, and values statements.
Must be able to demonstrate sensitivity in all oral and written communications in regards to persons served within the agency.
Adhere to applicable city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations, internal and CARF standards.
Must have current State clearances for Child Abuse, Criminal Records check, and contagious diseases.
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Advanced oral and written communication skills in order to effectively problem-solve
Must be a team player, patient, flexible, and have the ability to multi-task
Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely and accurate fashion in a fast-paced environment
Experience in an administrative/clerical capacity required
Experience in a mental health setting preferred
Ability to communicate verbally in English, read written or typed information, communicate legibly in writing, speak English clearly, and hear voice in conversational tone.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES : (and other duties as assigned)
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.
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