Licensed Behavior Specialist

Job description:

Pennsylvania Autism Services, LLC is currently seeking Independent Contractors who are Licensed Behavioral Specialists to work in our IBHS-ABA program with autistic children and emotional support children in Chester County, PA.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the BCBA, the Behavior Specialist is responsible for developing the behavioral treatment plan, including an FBA, in conjunction with the child’s treatment team. The Behavior Specialist also serves as a consultant to the family, school, and any other agency involved with the behavioral treatment of the child. In addition, the Behavior Specialist directly monitors any Behavioral Health Technicians who are providing interventions with the child.

Summary of Essential Position Functions:

• Collaborates with treatment team, including teacher and parent, to design and direct the implementation of a behavioral intervention plan.
• Applies clinical skills in observation of the child in the home, school, and community as part of an assessment in preparation for designing the treatment plan.
• Collects data on the behaviors that are addressed by the treatment Plan and provides observations and data back to the treatment plan.
• Appropriately uses behavioral interventions, emotional support, and other treatment interventions to achieve approved treatment goals and objectives.
• Completes detailed written progress notes of each IBHS service session. Ensures accurate and timely encounter forms. Completes monthly BHT Case Consultation forms for all clients.
• Regularly and actively participates in quality assurance meetings with the BCBA. Monitors assigned Behavioral Health Technician.
• Provides evidence of annual outside trainings including the PA Mandated Reporter training and CPR/First Aid.
• Maintains current credentials including Child Abuse, Criminal and FBI clearances.

Qualifications:

• This position requires individuals with strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and a team-oriented approach.

Education:

• Pennsylvania Autism Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Individuals who provide individual services through Behavior Specialist services must meet one of the following:

• Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a behavior specialist and have documented 2 years of experience writing FBAs, Assessments, Treatment plans, and BHT data sheets.
• Have a certification as a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.
• Have a graduate degree in ABA from a college or university.
• Have a minimum of 2 years 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.
• Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling, or a related field from a college or university.
• Individuals who provide behavior consultation services to children diagnosed with ASD for the treatment of ASD shall be licensed in this Commonwealth as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner or a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services.