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Behavioral Consultant (ABA) - Contracted JobID: 891

• Position Type:

  BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES/ Behavioral Consultant - Contracted

• Date Posted:

  9/15/2023

• Location:

  Schnecksville, PA

     Position Definition: TheBehavioral Consultant (ABA)will design behavioral interventions in collaboration with the treatment team. Relationship: TheBehavioral Consultant (ABA)shall be directly responsible to the Behavioral Health Services Supervisor. Qualifications: Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree, in mental health field, required.

• Minimum one year of experience in behavior modification and interventions, required.

• Licensed Behavior Specialist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Counselor, is preferred, only one required.

• At least 12 credits in the provision of ABA services from a college/university or at least one year of full-time experience under the supervision of a BCBA and 40 hours of training in ABA.

• Completion of all ongoing training, policy review, and supervision requirements.

  Skills/Knowledge:

• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate, counsel, and work with all stakeholders.

• Demonstrates the ability to write positive, goal-directed, strength-based behavior intervention plans.

• Effectively utilizes knowledge of psychopharmacology.

• Demonstrates the ability to work with limited resource population.

• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proficiently utilizes Microsoft Office Suite and departmental software.

• Demonstrates organizational skills and time management skills, providing for productivity, accuracy, and attention to detail in the carrying out of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities, with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrates ability to multi-task within deadlines.

• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated by patience, understanding, and congeniality.

• Completes tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Maintains complete confidentiality.

• Demonstrates the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Demonstrates the skills to provide the highest level of customer service, with patience and knowledge of the Provider 50 Department to clients and families.

• Demonstrates the ability to make professional decisions.

• Attends work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.

  Physical:

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry, or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.

• Ability to independently ambulate in and around work locations.

• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.

• Ability to exhibit good manual dexterity to effectively carry out function, duties, and responsibilities.

• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.

• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.

  Authority:TheBehavioral Specialist (ABA)will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures. Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request. Essential:

• Reviews and analyzes client behaviors for the development of a client behavior management program.

• Monitors clients in the area of behavioral management.

• Coordinates resources based on the behavior management program to enhance client and family functioning.

• Assists in problem solving when conflicts arise over behavioral paradigms in other involved systems.

• Troubleshoots with the team when behavioral interventions are seen as ineffective for the client or family.

• Makes quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.

• Possesses high level of comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style.

• Works through brief client contacts, including via telephone and teleconferencing.

• Designs and implements clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected mental and behavioral conditions.

• Works with grace under pressure.

• Works in a team to share responsibilities and duties.

• Resolves interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.

• Sets priorities, is organized, and is a self-starter.

• Ability to be friendly, empathic, and an adept communicator.

• Treats staff, clients, and families with respect.

• Works effectively as a team, interfacing with clients, consulting psychiatrist, and mental health specialists, as well as with administrative and support staff.

• Exercises balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and handles difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.

• Effectively represents CLIU’s interest in the community and maintains effective working relationships among coworkers, public, private, and professional groups.

• Develops a 24-hour crisis plan.

• Conducts task analyses.

• Completes appropriate paperwork and documentation, as required.

• Understands CLIU and/or departmental procedures and guidelines, as demonstrated by accurate application of procedures and guidelines.

  Secondary:

• Collaborates with the Mobile Therapist and Therapeutic Staff Support Worker to monitor effectiveness of treatment plans.

• Participates in interagency service and planning meetings to ensure consistency in all treatment settings.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Behavioral Health Services and/or designee.