Behavior Specialist Consultant IBHS at EXCENTIA HUMAN SERVICES

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavior Support Plans, Clinical Direction, Data Collection, Behavioral Assessments, Collaboration, Crisis Support, Training, Documentation, Communication, Professionalism, Compliance, Intervention Strategies, Family Support, Monitoring Progress, Problem Solving, Confidentiality

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Position Type: Part Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Job Shift: Day Shift EXCENTIA HUMAN SERVICES JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Behavior Consultant-IBHS Individual Services Department: Children’s Services Reports To: IBHS Clinical Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Revision Date: April 18, 2025 Hours: Part time; flexible to meet the needs of the child/adolescent and family Regulation Adherence: 55 Pa. Code Chapter 5240 SUMMARY The Behavior Specialist Consultant (BSC) provides clinical direction and treatment interventions to the treatment team within the home, school and community while teaching the child/adolescent and family/caretakers how to implement interventions. The BSC sessions focus on developing and implementing behavior support plans tailored to a child's/adolescent’s specific needs. These sessions are designed to help children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges in their home, school, or community environments. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/MAJOR TASKS Conduct assessments to identify behavioral concerns and underlying triggers. Develop individualized behavior plans with strategies to address the challenges identified in the assessments. Update the treatment plans, as required by IBHS guidelines. Ensure any stimulus materials match client treatment goals. Provide BSC services to the child and parent/caregiver. Collaborate with parents, teachers caregivers and staff to provide training and guidance on implementing behavior interventions. Collect data, analyze data and monitor progress of the child/adolescent. Ensure data collection is collected accurately. Track progress of the child/adolescent, making necessary adjustments to strategies, and reinforcing positive behaviors. Equip both the child/adolescent and their support system with effective strategies to manage behaviors and promote long-term success in daily functioning. Responsible for ensuring that interventions are applied with consistency and fidelity, as well as monitor outcome information. Complete mandatory trainings. Attend supervision per IBHS guidelines. Maintain compliance with IBHS regulations. Ensure confidentiality of treatment and files of the child/adolescent. Maintain professionalism in both written and verbal communication. Understands and adheres to established Excentia Human Services policies and procedures. Keep informed of new developments in the field of behavioral health. Maintain licensure requirements. Attend supervision per IBHS guidelines with the IBHS Clinical Director for Individual Services. Ensure all program rules and regulations are followed. Maintain professional boundaries at all times. Provide crisis and family support, as needed. Develop the Behavior Health Technician (BHT) sessions and review clinical protocol. Work cooperatively with families, caregivers, and team members to provide children/adolescents with the best care and treatment. Ensure accurate and timely documentation. Submit billing accurately and timely. Attend team meetings, as needed Other job tasks as assigned. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Meet with the IBHS Clinical Director for Individual Services regularly. Report safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies. Maintain confidentiality as per HIPAA and procedural safeguards. Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OCCASIONALLY-0-35% OF TIME FREQUENTLY-36-74% OF TIME CONSTANTLY-75% OF TIME Drive Sit/sit on floor Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 16-50 lbs. Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs. Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 50-100 lbs. Reach Life/Carry/Push/Pull >100 lbs. Bend Climb Crawl Squat Stand Walk WORKING CONDITIONS Primarily in school, community and home environments with unknown environmental challenges. Office time with exposure to toners and ink cartridges; Seasonal displays may include hay, leaves, flowers, pine needles, etc.; Noise level can be high at times. Potential exposure to communicable childhood diseases and/or other communicable diseases. Child/adolescent may carry fluid or blood-borne pathogens. All sessions are in person; this is not a work from home (remote) position. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I have reviewed and understand the requirements including the essential job functions and physical demands of my job description and I agree that I can perform these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Excentia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications COMMUNICATION a. Demonstrates effective communication skills with children and adolescents, as well as with supervisors, co-workers, clients, and parents, using strong abilities in reading, writing, and comprehension. SKILLS (Possess the following): Passion to work with children/adolescents and families. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and professional documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries from parents, case workers, or members of the mental health provider community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors. Ability to use standard office computer software. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; work; sit; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION Must meet one of the following: Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a behavior specialist. 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 from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for 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. 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 accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or have 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. OTHER Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Child Protective Service Act (Act 33) compliance and FBI clearance, NSOR, Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s license/ acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

The Behavior Specialist Consultant provides clinical direction and treatment interventions to children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. They develop and implement behavior support plans and collaborate with families and caregivers to ensure effective intervention strategies.