Mobile Therapist (Independent Contractor)

Mobile Therapist (Independent Contractor) Chosen to provide behavioral health services in the community, traveling throughout NEPA counties (Carbon, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne) and the main site at 1547 Mill Creek Road, Newfoundland, PA 18445. This position is an Independent Contractor. Pay Rate: $37 per hour. Sign‑On Bonus: $200 upon completion of training, $200 after first case worked, and $200 at 90 days after first case worked. If the appointment is made before 6/30/2026, total sign‑on bonus up to $2000 (in increments: $500 each after full completion of training and after first case worked, and $1000 at 6 months after first case worked). Essential Duties and 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 which is individualized to each individual or adolescent and to the family needs. Identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques, and recommends the 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, to assess the effectiveness of current behavior plans, and to identify any problems with the current behavior plan. Collaborates with other involved professions and agencies to provide unified services and continuity of care to child and family, and develops discharge‑planning criteria. Works with families to determine an assessment of family need and 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. Required Qualifications Licensed Pennsylvania social worker or behavior specialist and have 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 completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum. Employment Policies (EEO) The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement – including upgrading, promotion, and transfer – consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux. Devereux is a drug‑free workplace; drug screening is required. This role does not qualify for benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health