Behavioral Consultant (ABA) - Contracted

Behavioral Consultant (ABA)

The Behavioral Consultant (ABA) will design behavioral interventions in collaboration with the treatment team. The Behavioral Consultant (ABA) shall be directly responsible to the Behavioral Health Services Supervisor.

Qualifications: Education/Experience: Master's degree, in mental health field, required. Minimum one year of experience in behavior modification and interventions, required. Licensed Behavior Specialist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Counselor, is preferred, only one required. At least 12 credits in the provision of ABA services from a college/university or at least one year of full-time experience under the supervision of a BCBA and 40 hours of training in ABA. Completion of all ongoing training, policy review, and supervision requirements.

Skills/Knowledge: Demonstrates the ability to evaluate, counsel, and work with all stakeholders. Demonstrates the ability to write positive, goal-directed, strength-based behavior intervention plans. Effectively utilizes knowledge of psychopharmacology. Demonstrates the ability to work with limited resource population. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment. Proficiently utilizes Microsoft Office Suite and departmental software. Demonstrates organizational skills and time management skills, providing for productivity, accuracy, and attention to detail in the carrying out of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities, with minimal supervision. Demonstrates ability to multi-task within deadlines. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated by patience, understanding, and congeniality. Completes tasks with attention to detail and accuracy. Maintains complete confidentiality. Demonstrates the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Demonstrates the skills to provide the highest level of customer service, with patience and knowledge of the Provider 50 Department to clients and families. Demonstrates the ability to make professional decisions.

Physical: Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry, or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities. Ability to independently ambulate in and around work locations. Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support. Ability to exhibit good manual dexterity to effectively carry out function, duties, and responsibilities. Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.

Authority: The Behavioral Specialist (ABA) will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

Essential: Reviews and analyzes client behaviors for the development of a client behavior management program. Monitors clients in the area of behavioral management. Coordinates resources based on the behavior management program to enhance client and family functioning. Assists in problem solving when conflicts arise over behavioral paradigms in other involved systems. Troubleshoots with the team when behavioral interventions are seen as ineffective for the client or family. Makes quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions. Possesses high level of comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style. Works through brief client contacts, including via telephone and teleconferencing. Designs and implements clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected mental and behavioral conditions. Works with grace under pressure. Works in a team to share responsibilities and duties. Resolves interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner. Sets priorities, is organized, and is a self-starter. Ability to be friendly, empathic, and an adept communicator. Treats staff, clients, and families with respect. Works effectively as a team, interfacing with clients, consulting psychiatrist, and mental health specialists, as well as with administrative and support staff. Exercises balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and handles difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner. Effectively represents CLIU's interest in the community and maintains effective working relationships among coworkers, public, private, and professional groups. Develops a 24-hour crisis plan. Conducts task analyses. Completes appropriate paperwork and documentation, as required. Understands CLIU and/or departmental procedures and guidelines, as demonstrated by accurate application of procedures and guidelines.

Secondary: Collaborates with the Mobile Therapist and Therapeutic Staff Support Worker to monitor effectiveness of treatment plans. Participates in interagency service and planning meetings to ensure consistency in all treatment settings. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Behavioral Health Services and/or designee.