Behavioral Therapist

Behavioral Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist Enhancing the quality of each person's life is our mission. Located in Bethel Park in Pittsburgh's South Hills and Lawrenceville, Southwestern Human Services offers a variety of programs for children, adolescents, adults, and families in the southwestern Pennsylvania area. In addition to Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services (BHRS), we offer Outpatient Psychiatric Services to children, adolescents, adults, and families including outpatient therapy, medication management, and social skills groups. Southwestern Human Services is hiring Part‑Time and Full‑Time Behavioral Specialist Consultant and Mobile Therapist positions. Responsibilities A Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC) serves as the lead clinician on the child's treatment team. The BSC responsibilities include designing the behavioral treatment plan, modeling interventions for the therapeutic staff support (TSS) and parent/caregivers, and implementing behavioral interventions to stabilize targeted behaviors. Other responsibilities include assisting in educating and empowering families, overseeing the implementation of the behavioral treatment plan by the TSS, and submitting weekly clinical documentation. Services are intended to implement specific interventions to stabilize the client, provide support to the family, and promote age‑appropriate behavior and are provided in the client's natural environment; in homes, schools, and community programs throughout Allegheny County. Qualifications Licensed Doctoral level Psychologist OR Licensed Clinical Psychologist OR a Masters level Degree (or PhD) in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related mental health field (official transcripts required if offer is made) with documented training in behavioral modification LPC, LSW, LCSW or Behavioral Specialist license, strongly preferred At least one (1) year experience working in the CASSP system required (employed by or under contract to CYS, Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, Special Education or D&A with children) Previous BSC or MT experience, preferred Experience writing treatment plans, preferred Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance, and Vehicle Registration required Excellent computer and communication skills Recently updated Acts 33/34 Clearances and FBI Clearance (Dept. of Public Welfare) required for interview EEO Statement SHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Southwestern Human Services to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr