Matrix Behavior Solutions, LLC is seeking Behavior Consultants & Mobile Therapists to provide services in Carbon, Monroe, Schuylkill, Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Pike Counties. Matrix was founded by parents of two autistic children, so we understand the complexity and needs of individuals we service as well as the needs of our staff.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop individualized client treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
• Individualized therapy in the home and community environments.
• Support Implementation of individualized treatment plans and programs as written by the supervising Behavior Consultant/BCBA.
• Provides support to parents, teachers, or community officials.
• Provides role model appropriate behaviors.
• Provides clinical support to direct care staff.
• Implements consequences relating to appropriate and inappropriate behavior.
• Coordinates clinical information/direction with other professionals and agencies.
• Exchanges information clearly and concisely with the appropriate parties and concerns.
• Develop meaningful treatment and construction of therapeutic systems.
• Construct key growth experiences for the client and family.
• Provide positive role engagement interventions for client and family.
• Improve secure caregiver-child attachments.
• Provide executive skills & functioning for the client and family.
• Increase emotion regulation and distress tolerance/coping for the client.
• Skills targeted may be behaviors identified as being socially significant to the family and individuals needs including but not limited to:

language development.activities of daily living skills.play skills social skills.safety skills.reduction of challenging behaviors--aggression, property destruction, tantrums, etc.

• Complete and submit all paperwork including documentation of session notes, encounter logs, treatment plans and assessments in a timely manner.

Supervision of BACB candidates is provided free of charge to qualified staff.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's (Required): Licensed mental health professional or an individual with a graduate level degree in the field of mental health services.
• Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background and FBI Clearances must be obtained (Matrix) will assist you in obtaining these clearances.
• Valid driver's license is required as well as willingness to travel as needed.
• One (1) year of paid experience working with children or adolescents (preferred).

Experience:

• Relevant: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required): Licensed mental health professional or an individual with a graduate level degree in the field of mental health services.

As such, we are now offering tuition reduction opportunities for ALL staff levels and their families - just for being a Matrix employee! Tuition reduction rates will vary based upon the institution the employee chooses. For example, 10%, 20%, and up to 50% tuition reduction! Our active partnerships are as follows: Capella University, Chicago School of Psychology, and Purdue Global.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Licensed mental health professional or an individual with a graduate level degree in the field of mental health services. The following licenses are eligible but not required: BSL, LSW, LCSW, LPC or Licensed Psychologist

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $38-44 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location