Behavioral Specialist Consultant - Licensed Butler, PA (Part-Time) (Personal Services)
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Position Summary - Behavior Specialist Consultant (Licensed)
The Behavioral Specialist Consultant is a member of the Wraparound team. Wraparound provides behavioral health treatment to children up to age 21 who have a mental health diagnosis or Autism Spectrum Disorder. The services use professional staff and natural supports to literally "wrap" services around an identified child and the child's family. Services can be provided in the child's home, community and school.
Wraparound services include:
Autism and behavioral expertise to help families in creating an individual treatment plan based on their goals and objectives. Using community resources to achieve maximum improvement in the child's function with minimal disruption to the family unit.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Develop Behavior Modification program for each assigned child.
Conduct psychosocial assessment reports to team members.
consequences.
Act as a consultant with team members that are involved with services of client.
Provide supervision and training to Therapeutic Staff Support persons, as needed regarding delivery of service.
Participate in program development and required in-service trainings and workshops as requested.
Instruct/support parents in implementing behavior modification plan, with emphasis on empathic responses and logical
KNOWLEDGE AREAS:
Crisis Intervention
Behavior Modification Techniques
Family and Individual Assessments
Behavior Management
Individual Services Treatment Model
DPW Regulations
Juvenile Justice System
OMH/MA Regulations
Child Protective Services Law
Child Development
Parenting Skills
Positive Discipline
DSM – V
Functional Behavioral Assessment
Job Location
Butler, PA United States
Position Type
Part-Time
Rate of Pay:
$30 per billable hour with additional rates for administrative hours and progress notes
How to Apply:
Candidates must apply via our careers page at http://www.gladerun.org/careers. This is the first step in our application process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Who We Are:
Glade Run is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that provides autism, mental health, cultural, and educational programming to children and families through education and community based offerings across Western Pennsylvania. Services include St. Stephen's Academy, a licensed private school offering ASD programming and direct positive behavior interventions and supports for youth in grades K-12; community based mental health services for children, adults and families; and therapeutic animal and horticulture programs through Glade Run Adventures. Glade Run is an Autism Friendly Organization, a United Way partner agency, and is Sanctuary certified by the Andrus Institute. Founded as an orphanage in 1854, we are proud to stand behind 160+ years of building a brighter future for children and their families.
Academic Requirements:
Licensed doctorate level psychologist; or
Licensed clinical psychologist; or
Licensed mental health professional, including, licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, or licensed social worker; or
Licensed Behavioral Specialist Consultant and documented training in the field of behavior modification.
Physical Requirements:
Must have audio/visual/verbal activity to provide supervision for the clients and to perform essential job functions.
Emotional Requirements:
Must have emotional stability to perform essential job functions.
Other Requirements:
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to accept supervision.
Ability to adjust hours to job requirements.
Ability to work independently.
Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.