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Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21 Behavioral Consultant ABA in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Consultant ABA JobID: 1398

  • Position Type:

    PROFESSIONAL - NON PDE CERTIFIED/ BEHAVIORAL CONSULTANT - ABA

  • Date Posted:

    12/12/2024

  • 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, 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 to clients and families, with patience and knowledge of the Provider 50 Department.

  • 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 Consultant (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.

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