Mobile Therapist (Independent Contractor)

Position Overview Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Mobile Therapist for our Pocono Center located at 1547 Mill Creek Road, Newfoundland, PA 18445. This Independent Contractor position provides services in the community across Carbon, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties in NEPA. Key Benefits Flexible schedules Clinical resources throughout the country Knowledgeable and experienced team members Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provides expertise in behavioral management protocols. Collaborates with other treatment team members to design and direct the implementation of a behavior modification intervention plan individualized to each individual or adolescent and to the family needs. Identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques, and recommends least restrictive behavioral change methods. Develops treatment plan, services and outcome‑based short‑term goals for identified child/adolescent. Provides assessments of the strength and therapeutic needs of assigned children and their families. Attends and participates in Inter‑Agency Service Planning Team (ISPT) meetings. Gathers written information on the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to determine the need for behavioral intervention, assess effectiveness of current behavior plan, and identify any problems. Collaborates with other involved professions and agencies to provide unified services and continuity of care to child and family; develops discharge planning criteria. Works with families to assess need and determine appropriate treatment modalities; provides clinical services to child/adolescent and family. Provides written documentation and clinical records of therapeutic process and progress. Submits applicable billing‑related documentation to facilitate payment of services. Participates in company orientation, in‑service training, and Office of Mental Health training. Ensures the confidentiality of program participants, records, and information is maintained at all times. Maintains effective Multi‑Disciplinary Team interactions; acts as a mandated reporter under the Pennsylvania Child Protection Service Law. Travels to site visits and meetings. Provides coverage in emergency situations. Qualifications Individuals who provide MT services shall meet one of the following: Licensed Pennsylvania social worker or behavior specialist AND a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental‑health direct service practicum. 1 year or more of full‑time experience in providing mental‑health direct services to children, youth or young adults AND a graduate degree with at least nine credits specific to psychology, social work or counseling. Graduate degree with at least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, education, counseling AND completion of a clinical or mental‑health direct service practicum. Compensation & Payment Pay rate: $37 per hour. Sign‑on bonus: provided in increments.

• 200 at full completion of training, contract requirements, and onboarding.
• 200 after first case worked.
• 200 at 90 days after first case worked.

• 500 at full completion of training, contract requirements, and onboarding.
• 500 after first case worked.
• 1,000 at 6 months after first case worked.