What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Consultant position at CORA Services?
CORA Services is a non-profit agency whose mission is to assist youth, children, and families experiencing emotional, academic, and social challenges which impede their development and productivity. CORA provides this assistance throughout the greater Philadelphia area.
CORA is currently seeking Part Time Fee for Service Behavior Consultant (BC) to work in the Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Program. Behavior Consultants will assist in the design and implementation of treatment plans and other intervention plans, as well as direct the quality of the treatment activities of the Mobile Therapists and Behavioral Health Technicians.
A Part Time Behavior Consultant will handle a maximum caseload of 8 clients (approximately 20 hours/week).
Behavior Consultant Part Time Hourly rate: $35 - $42 (based on experience and credentials)
Working as a Part Time Fee for Service Behavior Consultant with CORA, you will:
- Meet with the child, family, school staff and other involved persons to develop treatment goals, objectives and interventions that are appropriate and fit the particular needs of the child and family.
- Participate as a member of the treatment team by providing service directly to the child and/or family in the home, school, or other community programs or settings.
- Coordinate the overall clinical direction of treatment for the children assigned to caseload, in collaboration with family and other treatment professionals.
- Serve as a resource to the child, family, treatment team, school and Behavioral Health Technicians in crisis and problem situations to develop a crisis plan and resolution.
- Complete Functional Behavior Assessments and utilize data for the purpose of progress monitoring and revision of treatment interventions.
- Collaborate with schools, families, funding source representatives and internal/external resources as appropriate.
- Provide clinical supervision for the assigned Behavioral Health Technicians, providing guidance and support in delivery of services.
- Work cooperatively with school staff to promote positive behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies, and modeling evidence-based practices to support teachers in their implementation or positive behavior support in their classrooms.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and discharge summaries.
Qualified Behavior Consultant Candidates Should Possess:
- Master's Degree in Mental Health Discipline
- LBS designation preferred
- Professional Licensure preferred, but not required (BCBA, LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist)
- Strong communication and follow-up skills
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Comfortable working in Electronic Health Record systems
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Excel
Please note: All new hires are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to starting work with CORA Services.
CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Salary : $35 - $42