About this role
Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.
Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Licensed Behavior Specialist to develop and oversee the implementation of formal behavior management plans, conduct functional behavioral assessments, and provide behavioral consultation for IBHS clients as supervised by the Clinical Coordinator.
Schedule Details: Part-Time Availability (Potential to lead to Full-Time)
Location: Wyomissing, PA
Program: IBHS (Intensive Behavioral Health Services)
Pay Rate: $32+/hour
Job Functions:
- Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures
- Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor
- Complete 16 hours of Department of Human Services-approved training yearly
- Complete all additional required pieces of training as per Professional Development Plan
- Submit to Human Resources on time copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and training
- Provide clinical, mobile service delivery as defined by the program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards
- Collect outcome data (i.e., CBCL or ATEC) for all clients at times of service re-authorization
- Provide quality mobile services based on established best practice principles of care
- Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery
- Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives
- Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, promptly
- Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation
- Conduct assessments of all new IBHS clients on his/her caseload
- Develop and oversee of implementation of behavior management plans
- Provide crisis assessment and behavioral stabilization services as necessary
- Provide case consultation to BHTs providing services on all shared cases and for other staff as required by the Coordinator
- Provide clinical consultation to parents, extended family, teachers, and other adult caregivers regarding prescribed behavioral interventions
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries
- Provide complete, accurate information regarding the frequency, intensity, and duration of both target behaviors and suggested replacement behaviors
- Participate in 1 hour of individual face-to-face supervision monthly, as well as all applicable program staff meetings. If BC supervises BHT, must participate in an additional 1 hour of supervision that month
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
Experience: One year of full-time experience in providing mental health services to children, youth, or young adults
Licensure/Certifications: MSW, BSL, or LPC required
Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list
Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience
What’s in it for you?
Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) with Employer Match
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
- Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
- And More!
Want to learn more?
To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.
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