Behavior Consultant

Holcomb Is hiring Behavioral Consultants for our brand new IBHS program in Exton, PA!

Position specifics: Full-Time/Part-Time availability

Location: Exton, PA

Program: IBHS- School based program.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

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.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

• 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 direct supervisor
• Complete 16 hours of Department of Human Services approved training yearly.
• Complete all additional required trainings as per Professional Development Plan.
• Submit to Human Resources in a timely manner copies of all required documentation regarding degree, licenses, certifications, clearances and formal trainings.
• Provide clinical, mobile service delivery as defined by the program description, 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 relationship with clients, payers and community support service representatives.
• Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, in a timely manner.
• Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation
• Conduct assessments of all new IBHS clients on his/her caseload.
• Develop and oversee of 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:

Masters 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 or 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

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

Minimum Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed 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 in lieu of the requirements specified under Education and Experience.

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)