Behavior Consultant Job
The Watson Institute’s Behavioral Health Services department is hiring a full-time Behavior Consultant for the Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) program based out of Wexford, PA, to work a flexible schedule that may include evening hours.
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Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Wexford, PA
Behavior Consultant Job Responsibilities:
- Complete observations on IBHS clients
- Consult with IBHS clients’ educational team, the clients’ families, and other providers/services
- Complete functional behavior analysis on IBHS clients
- Complete stimulus preference assessments on IBHS clients
- Develop data collection protocol and trend and analyze data
- Complete progress notes, treatment plans, and assessments for each client
- IBHS intakes
- Supervision of Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs)
- Model interventions for all IBHS clients’ providers
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or closely related field required; related fields may include additional required practicum and/or related full-time experience in accordance with the PA Department of Human Services standards
- Current PA Licensure in one of the following areas is required: Psychologist, Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Social Worker (SW), Behavior Specialist (LBS), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP), or a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on needs of assigned caseload
- Demonstrated knowledge of behavior principles as evidenced by experience and education
- At least one year of experience working with children with Autism and behavior challenges preferred
- Most tasks require oral communication, visual and hearing perception, and the ability to get around the classrooms, cafeteria, gym, campus, etc.
- The essential functions of this job described herein require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching and brisk walking, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and material of moderate weight (40 pounds)
- Current Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances required
- Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test required
Job Benefits:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurances as well as life and long-term disability and access to voluntary benefits.
- 403b Retirement Plan with Watson matching employee contributions after 1 year of employment.
- Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and flexible spending accounts.