Behavioral Health: Behavior Consultant / Mobile Therapist

Behavior Consultant / Mobile Therapist

Fee for Service contract positions.   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, discussing progress of treatment with the evaluator prior to the evaluation.
• Behavioral Consultant, as lead clinician, is responsible for referring the client to other services, Case Management, Outpatient Therapy. Etc.
• If Behavioral Consultant is leaving the case that he or she is assigned to, BC must give Central and family minimum of 2 weeks’ notice.
• Progress notes/Documentation placed in chart on weekly basis.
• Encounter Forms will be handed in on a 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.
• Behavioral Consultant should only provide services to client if adult/parent is present in home.  BC should teach parents, caregivers, and school staff new skills to use in order to effectively handle client’s behavior.

The role expectations of a Mobile Therapist are as follows:

• Assess strengths and needs of child and family.
• Include child as participant of treatment.
• Include child and family in treatment plan 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.
• Collaborate with child, family, and other professionals to develop daily routines during times of crises and transition.
• Work with Behavioral Health Technician and/or Behavior Specialist.
• Complete all documentation required.
• Attend any pertinent meetings as required. 
• Attends all treatment team meetings for clients.
• If leaving a case, Mobile Therapist is expected to give Central, IBHS Coordinator at least 2 weeks’ notice.
• Encounter forms will be handed in on a weekly basis.
• If lead clinician on case, Mobile Therapist is responsible for coordinating and facilitating inter-agency team meetings, completing the treatment plan, discussing progress of treatment with the evaluator prior to the evaluation.
• If lead clinician on case, Mobile Therapist responsible for referring the client to other services (i.e. Case Management, Outpatient Therapy).
• 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 Jodie Davis, Director of Children’s Services, at [email protected] or call 610-270-0625 x309.

Central Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Care Provider