Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist

Positions available for PT/FT employment and Fee for Service contractors.  Flexible scheduling with day and evening hours available. 

Description of Duties:

The role expectations of a Behavior Consultant are as follows:

• Ongoing design and supervision of implementation of behavior management/treatment plan for children receiving IBHS services.
• Attendance at Clinical Planning meetings and any other mandatory meetings, observation of clinical behavior to be targeted for treatment, consultant as required.
• Behavioral Consultant, as lead clinician, is responsible for coordinating and facilitating inter-agency team meetings, completing the treatment plan and making appropriate referrals to other supports
• Progress notes/Documentation placed in chart on weekly basis.
• Responsible to check in on weekly basis with IBHS Coordinator to give case updates, discuss any high-risk clients and meet with Clinical Supervisor on a monthly basis.
• Provides behavior modification techniques to Behavioral Health Technician/Mobile Therapist to use with clients.

The role expectations of a Mobile Therapist are as follows:

• Assess strengths and needs of child and family and include them in treatment planning process
• Provide individual and/or family therapy, utilizing the strengths-based approach in home or other community setting.
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals involved with case.
• Work with Behavioral Health Technician and/or Behavior Specialist.
• Complete all documentation required.
• Attend any pertinent meetings as required. 
• If lead clinician on case, Mobile Therapist is responsible for coordinating and facilitating inter-agency team meetings, completing the treatment plan and making appropriate referrals to other supports
• If lead clinician on case, Mobile Therapist is responsible to check in on weekly basis with IBHS Coordinator to discuss any high-risk clients.
• Meets with client for authorized number of hours per week.

Requirements:

Master’s degree, a clinical practicum and experience with children and/or adolescents required.  Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.  Willingness to travel to locations within Montgomery County.

Candidate must have a basic knowledge of computer and of Microsoft Word.

In accordance with state regulations, all prospective employees/contractors must make available for photocopy an original of their Federal Criminal History (FBI Background Check), PA Criminal Background Check and PA Child Abuse Clearance prior to a job offer being extended.

To apply, email resume to:  Kosh Ciaffone, HR Assistant, at koshc@centralbh.org 

*Central Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Care Provider