Behavior Consultant - Children's Integrated Community Services - Days/ Evenings

Full-time (80 hours biweekly) on weekdays with daytime hours and up to two evenings per week. Sign-on bonus eligible.

About the Role

Conducts descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results with supervision from a BCBA. Designs and supervises behavior analytic interventions. Effectively develops and implements appropriate assessment and intervention methods for use in unfamiliar situations and for a range of cases. Teaches others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research once they have demonstrated competency with the procedures involved under the direct supervision of a BCBA. Designs and delivers instruction under the supervision of a BCBA. Supervises the work of non-certified Behavior Technicians (BT).

Responsibilities

• Engages in functional assessment of problematic behaviors of clients as well as assessments of skill deficits, motivating, and other environmental variables to increase use of safe and socially acceptable behaviors and decrease problematic behaviors.
• Accurately collects and analyzes behavior data to make decisions about treatment interventions.
• Designs treatment plan goals and interventions that are based in research and aligned with the dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Oversees and provides training and monitors fidelity of behavioral interventions for family members and other professional staff caring for the patient.
• Provides direct in-situ, one-on-one, and group supervision for behavior technicians.
• Collaborates and educates family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals.
• Maintains appropriate written or electronic documentation in accordance with department guidelines.
• Maintains the billable expectation of the program.
• Attends treatment team meetings, supervision meetings, trainings, performance evaluations, and other administrative meetings as assigned.

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates abilities to be flexible and proactive in problem-solving.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis through interaction with other ABA-based professionals and ongoing professional development opportunities, obtaining at least 12 hours of direct instruction in ABA through BACB credit-approved courses or training led by a BCBA each year.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize potential customer relations problems and notify the appropriate supervisor.

Travel Requirements

Estimated 20% travel between clients.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or another related field with a Certificate in ABA.
• 1 year of experience in providing Applied Behavior Analysis services and developing/implementing behavioral analytic treatment plans under Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supervision.
• 1 year of experience in the care and management of the unique needs of individuals with developmental disorders.

Licenses

• Licensed Behavioral Specialist (required upon hire).
• Valid driver’s license in the current state of residence; driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Skills

• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.
• Analytical abilities.
• Visual ability to observe patient behavior and environment to prepare and review written treatment plans.
• Must be able to provide own transportation from one client to another.
• Strong professional interest in being part of a multidisciplinary team specializing in the assessment and treatment of the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disorders.
• Ability to work under stress.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Education assistance.
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay.
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave.

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