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Behavior Consultant - ABA - BEHAV006356

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Behavioral Consultant (BC-ABA) to provide one-to-one behavioral intervention services to teach communication and social skills and reduce maladaptive behaviors in the home, community, and/or school setting. BC-ABAs will utilize interventions developed from the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Schedule: Full Time

Location: Kennett Square, PAProgram: IBHS (Intensive Behavioral Health Services)

Pay Rate: $35 /hour      Job Functions: * Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures * Use Word, Excel, UltiPro Time & Attendance, Electronic Health Record and Outlook effectively * Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner * Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standards * Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment, including the use of positive reinforcement * Provide quality mobile services in line with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) standards * Maintain quality documentation of clinical ABA service delivery * Establish and maintain professional relationships with consumers, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers, and other agencies * Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships by pairing the self as a reinforcing entity and building the value of social interaction between the client and the BHT-ABA * Educate all those involved about the role of ABA-based interventions and functions within the boundaries of the BHT-ABA role * Prompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills * Collaborate with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without the disruption to the environment * 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 * Implement interventions effectively based on the treatment plan and behavior management plan as developed by the Behavior Consultant and/or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst * Provide crisis intervention to clients, when indicated, to stabilize acute crises * Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to known reinforcers * Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes * Accurately collects behavior data, including but not limited to ABC data and frequency data * Complete all training requirements as dictated by the state prior to working alone with clients * Complete all required periodic training as dictated by the state during the first six months and annually thereafter * Complete all personally required training as per the Professional Development Plan * Submit to Human Resources, in a timely manner, copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training

Minimum Requirements: Education: Master's 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 of 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

Experience: One year of full-time experience in providing mental health services to children, youth, or young adultsLicensure/Certification: BC-ABA License

RequiredClearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Cl arance, Criminal clearance, 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

.What's in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through "Tickets at Work"
• Discounts on Verizon mobile service
• And More!

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity