Behavior Consultant-Applied Behavior Analysis
Do you have experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and enjoy working with children up to age 21?
CenClear, a provider of Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS), is seeking dedicated and licensed Behavior Consultants (BC) with expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to join the team. IBHS helps children up to the age of 21 whose behavioral, emotional, or mental health symptoms are leading to issues at home, at school, and/or in their community. The goal of our program is to surround the individual with the care and behavioral support needed to improve their behavior(s) and/or reduce their symptoms. Services can be provided in the home, school, and/or community.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality consultative services to individuals and their families while collaborating with other treatment team members to ensure the best possible outcomes. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of families, we would love to hear from you. Contact CenClear today!
Compensation
- Yearly Salary Range for full-time employment: $49,600.00 - $51,000.00
- Hourly Rate for part-time employment: $40.28
Hours
- Both part-time and full-time opportunities available.
- Full-time positions work 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
- This includes school day coverage and evening availability at least twice per week.
Positions available in the following counties
- Centre
- Clearfield
- Elk/Cameron
- Jefferson
Qualifications
- Be licensed in Pennsylvania (PA) as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner, or a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services AND have one of the following:
- A certification as a BCaBA or other undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis.
- A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services and a minimum of 12 credits in ABA from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services under the supervision of a professional with a certification as a BCBA and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA approved by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- Be licensed in PA as a psychologist and have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA approved by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- Must obtain the following clearances prior to hire: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporting Certificate.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality behavioral consultative services to clients and families in collaboration with members of the treatment team while meeting the supervision, training, and documentation requirements of the position.
- Meet with each family and provide consultative sessions that reflect the individualized treatment plan and utilize an applied behavioral analysis approach.
- Maintain contact with various schools and community agencies to support service delivery.
- Assess the child/youth/young adult’s level of medical necessity for services, collaborate with team members to develop the individualized treatment plan, provide training/consultative services on intervention strategies, collaborate with team members, and monitor and assess progress toward treatment goals/objectives.
- Documentation/Administration
- Maintains updated medical records as specified by state regulations (i.e., assessments, functional behavior assessment, treatment plans, discharge paperwork, progress notes, encounter forms, etc.).
- Provides BHT staff with supervision and completes related documentation.
- Makes referrals to other services or levels of care when appropriate.
- Completes documentation of billable and non-billable job duties, time sheets, and other billable tracking forms.
- Tracks authorizations for each client and maintains awareness of units billed versus units authorized for each client.
- Personal Development
- Maintain Behavior Specialist License (BSL) (or another applicable license or certification).
- Schedules and attends individual supervision with IBHS-ABA Supervisor or Director as per regulations.
- Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
- Attends trainings as needed and offered.
- Complete regulation required yearly training.
- Complies with agency policies and procedures.
- Maintains community image.
- Conducts Public Relations tasks.
CenClear provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Posted Date: 20 Feb 2024
Location: State College, PA / United States
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Yearly Salary Range $49,600.00 - $51,000.00
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