Clinician - Ibhs

SAFREST Resources has partnered with a Philadelphia-based provider of behavioral health care and human services.

We are seeking a Clinician for the Intensive Behavioral Health Services program, who meets the requirements of both a Behavioral Consultant and Mobile Therapist to provide clinical direction, therapy, and consultation services across school, home and community settings. 

Full time Benefits:

$6500 Tuition Reimbursement per fiscal year

FREE Life, Short term and Long term disability insurance

FREE Employee Assistance Programs

403(b) and Employer matching (4 year vesting schedule)

Employee Discounts

Identity Theft and Legal Plans

Medical and Dental Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Generous PTO/Sick time 

9 Paid Holidays

ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS 

1. Complete comprehensive assessments of the consumers. 
2. Using the strengths-based approach identify problems and design an ITP with appropriate and reasonable goals. 
3. Identify behavioral goals in measurable terms and selection of appropriate interventions for inclusion inthe ITP. 
4. Review, analyze and interpret data to determine any changes to goals and objectives included in the ITP. 
5. Direct the implementation of behavioral interventions in the ITP. 
6. Provide consultation to BHTs on behavioral management protocols. 
7. Review of clinical outcomes for the behavioral interventions being implemented in the treatment plan with the youth, young adult, or parent or caregiver of the child to determine effectiveness of theindividual services on a monthly basis. 
8. Provide individual therapy.
9. Provide family therapy.
10. Assist with crisis stabilization.

PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

1. Individuals who provide individual services through mobile therapy services shall meet one of the following:

• Licensed in the Commonwealth as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker. 
• Licensed in the Commonwealth as a social worker or a behavior specialist and have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct service practicum from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or have an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency. 
• Minimum of 1 year 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 clinical practice in psychology, social work or counseling from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency. 

OR

• Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree with a least nine graduate leave credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or have an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency.

2. Individuals who provide individual services through behavior consultation services must meet one of the following: 

• Licensed in the Commonwealth as a behavior specialist. 
• Have a certification as a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute. 
• Graduate degree in ABA from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or have an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency. 
• Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency. 
• Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or have an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency. 

OR

• Individuals who provide behavior consultation services to children diagnosed with ASD for the treatment of ASD shall be licensed in this Commonwealth as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner or a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services

3. Knowledge of community resources, evidence based practices, and trauma informed and culturally competent care preferred. 

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS 

1. Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 
2. Solid oral and written communication skills. 
3. Good organization skills including the ability to prioritize work and manage conflicting deadlines. 
4. The ability to work well with others. 
5. The ability to handle conflicts with diplomacy and tact. 
6. The ability to listen and evaluate objectively.