Licensed Behavioral Consultant

Description:

Looking for a career that truly impacts young lives? If youre passionate about supporting children with mental Health challenges, behavioral health challenges, emotional and social challenges, or autism, COMHAR invites you to join our team and make a difference every day.

Per Diem | Available In the Philadelphia, PA Area | School-Based Services

Rate:

Individual Service Rate: $36.00/HR-$39.00/HR

Licensed Rate: $39.00/HR-$42.00/HR

Group Service Rate: $42.00/HR-$44.00/HR

Training Rate: $16.82/HR

Job Summary

COMHAR is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Behavioral Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will provide individualized, person-centered behavioral support and therapeutic services to children, youth, and young adults with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs in the IBHS program. You will work directly with clients in their homes, schools, and community settings, implementing treatment plans, promoting positive behavior, and fostering independence, dignity, and well-being. This role emphasizes collaboration with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure meaningful outcomes and community integration.

Key Responsibilities

Licensed Behavioral Consultant work in collaboration with other members of the treatment team in order to design and direct the implementation of a behavioral modification intervention plan which is individualized to each child or adolescent and to family needs as well as considering the context of the educational, community or home setting.

• Complete and Conducts Client Assessments within 15 days of initiation of Services
• Observation of the child in the school, community or home setting as part of the initial assessment in preparation for designing the intervention plan.
• Development of the intervention plan and instruction to the members of the treatment team (including the teacher, teacher aides', other school personnel, family, Behavioral Health Technician, or other individuals providing direct service or supports to the child) in their roles and responsibilities in implementing the plan.
• Collaboration with the interagency team so that the school, home and community behavioral plans compliment each other.
• Consultation to the treatment team when problems arise in the implementation of the plan.
• Regular/documented monthly peer reviews with a licensed psychologist.
• Revision of the intervention plan as needed, using the same methods as were used in the initial development.
• Adherence to all paperwork guidelines for timelines, format and content as established by the unit guided always by the incorporation and firm commitment to CASSP principles.

Employment Status: Per Diem (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FULL-TIME BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDES MEDICAL, AND RETIREMENT)

Requirements:

Licensed Behavioral Consultant Job Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling. or
• Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field. or
• Individuals who provide ABA services through behavior consultation-ABA services shall meet one of the following:

1. A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services under the supervision of a professional with a certification as a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA
2. Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a psychologist and have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA approved

• License Required (BSL, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

About COMHAR: COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHARs team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.

Compensation details: 36-40 Hourly Wage

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