Behavioral Specialist Consultant at Mitchell Martin
Philadelphia, PA
About the Job
A well-known Health Services located in Philadelphia, PA has an immediate need for a Behavior Specialist Consultant
Type: HC-Full-Time/ Perm
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Summary:
To promote the mission of facility to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member.
The BSC provides clinical direction of services to a youth, including the oversight of the implementation of an individualized treatment plan.
The BSC collects relevant data through direct and indirect evidenced based methods, develops effective interventions and provides consultation to the treatment team which includes the family, school, mobile therapist, BHT and other service providers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods.
Ability to pass training on crisis intervention and defensive procedures.
GENERAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
Work in an effective manner to meet our mission of providing quality services by:
Maintain a professional demeanor
Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and consistently display a positive attitude
Understanding mission and how your job is essential to meet that mission
Being an effective and engaged team member
Be knowledgeable of your job description
Understand the expectations of your job
Treat everyone with respect recognizing individual and cultural differences
Be attentive to program goals that tie into mission and ensure that you do your part in achieving these goals
Accept coaching and supervision in a positive and constructive manner
Listen and accept feedback from your supervisor
Discuss your expectations and performance with your supervisor to ensure your successful performance
Participate in your Performance Evaluation
Understand that failure by you to perform your duties will negatively and adversely affect service provision and your other team members
Communicate with your supervisor on an ongoing basis
Maintain an active dialogue with your supervisor
Actively participate in individual supervision/team meetings/department meetings
Provide timely feedback as to the status of the work you are doing
Provide input and raise questions
Ensure your knowledge of agency and program policies and procedures
Remain open and understand the rationale for decisions made. Follow through on decisions.
Complete task assignments within required time frame
Maintain high morale and cooperate with your team and with other departments
Support a culture of trust, integrity and confidence by:
Conducting yourself in an ethical and professional manner in working with individuals whom we serve, families, the community at large, co-workers, colleagues from other organizations, funding sources, etc., through:
Knowing Code of Conduct and adhering to it
Respecting the confidentiality of the individuals whom we serve and ensuring you are knowledgeable and adhere to policies and procedures regarding confidentiality
Maintain all credentialing standards and requirements for your position and continually enhance your own knowledge and expertise and share this effectively with your team
Follow through on commitments you have made
Accept appropriate delegation
Qualifications:
Licensed in PA as a Behavior Specialist OR
Certified as a BCBA or other graduate level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute OR
Graduate degree in ABA for an accredited college or university OR
PA License LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, Licensed psychologist and minimum of 8 hours verified training in behavior analysis/modification prior to hire OR
Licensed in PA as a Behavior Specialist OR
If not licensed, must have all the following:
Certified as a BCBA or other graduate level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute OR
Graduate degree in ABA for an accredited college or university OR
PA License LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, Licensed psychologist and minimum of 8 hours verified training in behavior analysis/modification prior to hire OR
At least 12 verified credit hours in foundations of behavioral health and the provision of mental health services (e.g. individual, group and family therapy, cognitive and/or psychodynamic therapy, crisis counseling, abnormal psych, psychopathology, assessment, child development, personality theory, psychotherapy lab, clinical practicum.
No more than 3 of the 12 credit hours can be derived from practicum experience
Good and able to use an electronic health record
Strong communication and organizational skills
Skills:
Consistently display a positive attitude
Exercise sound judgment
Demonstrate effective communication skills
Maintain a professional demeanor
Demonstrate integrity
Take initiative
Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills
Utilize effective problem-solving skills
Please email: alexc@hcmmi.com
Type: HC-Full-Time/ Perm
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Summary:
To promote the mission of facility to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member.
The BSC provides clinical direction of services to a youth, including the oversight of the implementation of an individualized treatment plan.
The BSC collects relevant data through direct and indirect evidenced based methods, develops effective interventions and provides consultation to the treatment team which includes the family, school, mobile therapist, BHT and other service providers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods.
Ability to pass training on crisis intervention and defensive procedures.
GENERAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
Work in an effective manner to meet our mission of providing quality services by:
Maintain a professional demeanor
Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and consistently display a positive attitude
Understanding mission and how your job is essential to meet that mission
Being an effective and engaged team member
Be knowledgeable of your job description
Understand the expectations of your job
Treat everyone with respect recognizing individual and cultural differences
Be attentive to program goals that tie into mission and ensure that you do your part in achieving these goals
Accept coaching and supervision in a positive and constructive manner
Listen and accept feedback from your supervisor
Discuss your expectations and performance with your supervisor to ensure your successful performance
Participate in your Performance Evaluation
Understand that failure by you to perform your duties will negatively and adversely affect service provision and your other team members
Communicate with your supervisor on an ongoing basis
Maintain an active dialogue with your supervisor
Actively participate in individual supervision/team meetings/department meetings
Provide timely feedback as to the status of the work you are doing
Provide input and raise questions
Ensure your knowledge of agency and program policies and procedures
Remain open and understand the rationale for decisions made. Follow through on decisions.
Complete task assignments within required time frame
Maintain high morale and cooperate with your team and with other departments
Support a culture of trust, integrity and confidence by:
Conducting yourself in an ethical and professional manner in working with individuals whom we serve, families, the community at large, co-workers, colleagues from other organizations, funding sources, etc., through:
Knowing Code of Conduct and adhering to it
Respecting the confidentiality of the individuals whom we serve and ensuring you are knowledgeable and adhere to policies and procedures regarding confidentiality
Maintain all credentialing standards and requirements for your position and continually enhance your own knowledge and expertise and share this effectively with your team
Follow through on commitments you have made
Accept appropriate delegation
Qualifications:
Licensed in PA as a Behavior Specialist OR
Certified as a BCBA or other graduate level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute OR
Graduate degree in ABA for an accredited college or university OR
PA License LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, Licensed psychologist and minimum of 8 hours verified training in behavior analysis/modification prior to hire OR
Licensed in PA as a Behavior Specialist OR
If not licensed, must have all the following:
Certified as a BCBA or other graduate level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute OR
Graduate degree in ABA for an accredited college or university OR
PA License LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, Licensed psychologist and minimum of 8 hours verified training in behavior analysis/modification prior to hire OR
At least 12 verified credit hours in foundations of behavioral health and the provision of mental health services (e.g. individual, group and family therapy, cognitive and/or psychodynamic therapy, crisis counseling, abnormal psych, psychopathology, assessment, child development, personality theory, psychotherapy lab, clinical practicum.
No more than 3 of the 12 credit hours can be derived from practicum experience
Good and able to use an electronic health record
Strong communication and organizational skills
Skills:
Consistently display a positive attitude
Exercise sound judgment
Demonstrate effective communication skills
Maintain a professional demeanor
Demonstrate integrity
Take initiative
Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills
Utilize effective problem-solving skills
Please email: alexc@hcmmi.com
