Mental Health Professional- CICO - Alternative Community Resource Programs Inc

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Professional (MHP) is a working lead level. The incumbent may provide direction, establish priorities, complete consultations with staff, students, and students' families, and collect/analyze data and fidelity procedures related to implementation across all three tiers of support in the MTSS pyramid. This candidate will be able to assess situations and make proper judgments, understand behavioral situations and react accordingly; objectively analyze and manage crisis situations, as well as make appropriate recommendations to various agencies, groups, and individuals as needed. This individual will be able to work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines. They will assist in planning and providing needed training as it relates to the MTSS philosophy and framework.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attends and participates in all clinical reviews, training, consultations, internal/external student meetings, and/or any client review meetings in a timely manner.
• Can develop and monitor comprehensive behavioral objectives, goals, and plans including an FBA, and BIP.
• Collects data from multiple sources such as direct observations, interviews, assessments, FBA, School Wide Information System (SWIS) data, reinforcement surveys, etc. and appropriately analyzes it to report to stakeholders.
• Complete all required documentation, records, reports, and assignments in a timely manner, while ensuring consistency with agency standards, rules, and regulations
• Delivers behavioral services district-wide for both youth therapy and staff training and follows through on delivering the principles and procedures of behavior analysis.
• Ensures consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating and communicating with appropriate student contacts and reports to appropriate personnel and agencies.
• Identifies Tier III interventions and works with related agencies and supports to link the student to those supports.
• Maintains records and charts regarding contacts with students which detail proposed and completed behavioral objectives; maintains records management systems.
• Participate in and assist with MTSS program implementation, participation, and ability to apply plans for all three tiers.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.
• Works as a team member with teachers, counselors, school social workers, administrative personnel, and all other appropriate personnel.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Educational Requirements:

• Master's degree in psychology, sociology, education, or another human service-related field.
• One (1) year of professional experience in the mental health field, preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in emotional disturbance and other challenging behaviors, preferred.
• Experience working in public schools, Preschool-age 21, preferred.
• Expertise in the field and knowledge of Multi-Tiered Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a team and complete assigned tasks.
• Analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills and administrative abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.
• Knowledge of and the ability to comply with the State Mental Health Code.
• Proficient knowledge of IBHS governing regulation requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to carry out appropriate restraints to prevent clients from harming themselves or others.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. at times with or without assistance.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and moving.

Required Clearances and Documentation:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation.
• Act 31/Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training.
• Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Background Check - Criminal History.
• Act 114 Department of Human Services FBI Fingerprints.
• Act 33 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History.