Behavior Consultant - Marion County/Hendricks County

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Title : Behavior Consultant 

Job Summary : 

• Works in collaboration with other members of the treatment team, and designs and directs the implementation of a behavior intervention plan that is individualized to each individual as well as to the family needs and consumer’s daily activities. 

Job Duties: 

• The Behavioral Consultant identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques and recommends behavioral change methods. Provides staff training and designs data collection formats. Serves as a resource to staff, parents, and providers. 
• Attends quarterly and annual meetings as related to consumer's needs. 
• Collaborate with support staff to assess skill areas and behavior challenges; conduct Functional Analysis Assessments.
• Develop and implement effective Behavioral Intervention Plans including data collection and program development.
• Monitor Behavior Plan and assure that plan meets intensive needs of individual; modify as necessary.
• Develop crisis intervention plans when needed
• Adapt behavior plan as determined by the team.
• Provide staff training and development on individual behavior plans, progress monitoring, and data collection techniques.
• Maintain regular communication and on-site support to individuals and staff.
• Serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Attend Quarterly, annual, and Emergency meetings as necessary.
• Provide consultation to providers, families, and the community regarding behavior management techniques.
• Communicate with staff, administrators, outside agencies, and parents to coordinate activities, exchange information and resolve issues.
• Provide input for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Individual Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Review data collection, prepare reports, and recommend changes as needed.
• Maintain all required documentation and needed data.
• Maintain accurate time/billing records and submit them as supervisor requests. 
• Maintain open communication with funding sources, other service providers, state/federal agencies, families/care providers, and significant others.
• Assess the satisfaction of consumers and their families with service providers.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, school psychology, or another applied health service area of psychology; Special Education; Social Work or Counseling required
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; licensed clinical social worker or licensed mental health counselor
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities desired 
• Demonstration of excellent oral and written skills. 
• Must be able to keep accurate documentation. 
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and effective transportation.
• Unconventional working hours: example: 4:00p-6:30p