Behavior Management Consultant / Therapist

Description

The Behavior Management Consultant / Therapist will be involved in multiple service venues in which each requires authorizations and assessment for quantity of services.  Hours of a specific schedule to accomplish this, depends on the specific element the consultant/therapist is working with the team and will be scheduled as needed.  In order to satisfy each “Key Responsibility” item below, the Behavior Management Consultant / Therapist will be required to work both directly with consumers and their support team, as well as indirectly on more data and reporting responsibilities, as needed to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the behavior consultation.

1. 1. 1. 1. Be a part of the assessment and intake process: reviewing the file, meeting consumer, participate in IDT meetings and assist with report development.
         2. Will take lead in completing the Functional Assessment and Initial Service Plan.
         3. Work cooperatively with the program staff/team in designing behavior management strategies for program participants, including the writing/reviewing of reports.
         4. Individual and group staff guidance/training sessions as scheduled and as needed.
         5. Develop and deliver monthly staff training modules.
         6. Monitor the implementation of the BSP & its coordination of the ISP objectives of program participants and guide staff in the implementation of strategies to meet goals.  Provide plan development of adjusted interventions or strategies.
         7. Ability to participate in team meetings to collaborate therapeutic interventions as part of the ISP and BSP development.
         8. Complete the appropriate and required documentation of consultation forms and data collection.
         9. Provide individual therapy/ABA sessions.  Individual therapy sessions are done in 45-minute intervals with the clinician and the client (if support staff is required, and the consumer consents to their support, they may be present for the session).  15 minutes for note taking and any coordination discussion. Sessions may involve, but not limited to: emotional distress, cognitive distortions, behavior management, self-esteem, relationships, fear/anxiety, personal goals and life transitions.
         10. Provide group therapy sessions.  Ability to put together and run a structured group therapy agenda for multiple topics.  Group therapy sessions are done in 45-minute intervals, with the clinician and 2-4 clients/peers (if support staff is required, and the consumer consents to their support, they may be present for the session).  15 minutes for note taking and any coordination discussion.  Group Topics may include but not limited to: anger management, socialization, stress management, communication skills, community living and/or recreational habits.
         11. Provide family/caretaker therapy sessions.  Family/caretaker therapy sessions are done in 45-minute intervals, with the clinician, the client and the family/caretaker (if support staff is required, and the consumer consents to their support, they may be present for the session).  15 minutes for note taking and any coordination discussed.  Family/caretaker therapy to assist with successful transitions to the planned residential environment, emotional processing and relationship building.
         12. Needed understanding of HIPPA and confidentiality issues.
         13. Ability to provide clinical update reports as requested.

Qualifications

Meets requirements for a Behavior Management Consultant: maintain a current license in one of the following: Board Certified Psychiatrist or Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Credentialed Special Education Teacher (Can also be a certified BCBA or BCaBA).  2 years’ experience designing and implementing behavior modification intervention services, aimed at decreasing maladaptive behaviors.  12 semester units of “applied behavior analysis”.  Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.  Excellent communication skills.  Ability to work both in clinic settings, community-based settings and resident homes.

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000