Behavior Consultant – IBHS (Sign on Bonus)

Behavior Consultant  (Posted 6/29/21) (Sign on Bonus)

Job Overview: Provide behavior consultation services to children under the age of 21 in the home, school and community to address identified behaviors.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide behavior consultation in the home, school and community to address the client’s behaviors by:
• Completing a functional behavior assessment to determine the function of the child’s behavior
• Develop an individualized treatment plan (ITP) to address the identified behavior
• Direct implementation of the ITP by parents, caregivers, school staff and treatment team (Mobile Therapists and Behavioral Health Technicians)
• Complete client assessments and crisis plans
• Develop behavior plans
• Collect and track behavioral data and update the ITP and behavior plans accordingly
• Consult with treatment team members to address the behaviors of the child
• Facilitate treatment team meetings as needed to address treatment needs
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and families
• Provide culturally aware and competent services
• Participate in individual and group supervision monthly
• Complete necessary documentation on a weekly basis
• Complete initial training and at least 16 hours annually

Education and Experience:

Candidates must have one of the following qualifications

• Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a behavior specialist.
• Have a certification as a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis
• Have a graduate degree in ABA from a college or university
• Have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling
• Have completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from a college or university