Behavioral Consultant (ABA) - Contracted JobID: 891 + Position Type: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES/ Behavioral Consultant - Contracted + Date Posted: 9/15/2023 + Location: Schnecksville, PA    Position Definition: TheBehavioral Consultant (ABA)will design behavioral interventions in collaboration with the treatment team. Relationship: TheBehavioral Consultant (ABA)shall be directly responsible to the Behavioral Health Services Supervisor. Qualifications: Education/Experience: + Master’s degree, in mental health field, required. + Minimum one year of experience in behavior modification and interventions, required. + Licensed Behavior Specialist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Counselor, is preferred, only one required. + At least 12 credits in the provision of ABA services from a college/university or at least one year of full-time experience under the supervision of a BCBA and 40 hours of training in ABA. + Completion of all ongoing training, policy review, and supervision requirements. Skills/Knowledge: + Demonstrates the ability to evaluate, counsel, and work with all stakeholders. + Demonstrates the ability to write positive, goal-directed, strength-based behavior intervention plans. + Effectively utilizes knowledge of psychopharmacology. + Demonstrates the ability to work with limited resource population. + Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills. + Demonstrates the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment. + Proficiently utilizes Microsoft Office Suite and departmental software. + Demonstrates organizational skills and time management skills, providing for productivity, accuracy, and attention to detail in the carrying out of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities, with minimal supervision. + Demonstrates ability to multi-task within deadlines. + Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated by patience, understanding, and congeniality. + Completes tasks with attention to detail and accuracy. + Maintains complete confidentiality. + Demonstrates the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. + Demonstrates the skills to provide the highest level of customer service, with patience and knowledge of the Provider 50 Department to clients and families. + Demonstrates the ability to make professional decisions. + Attends work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities. Physical: + Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry, or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities. + Ability to independently ambulate in and around work locations. + Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support. + Ability to exhibit good manual dexterity to effectively carry out function, duties, and responsibilities. + Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. + Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. Authority:TheBehavioral Specialist (ABA)will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures. Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request. Essential: + Reviews and analyzes client behaviors for the development of a client behavior management program. + Monitors clients in the area of behavioral management. + Coordinates resources based on the behavior management program to enhance client and family functioning. + Assists in problem solving when conflicts arise over behavioral paradigms in other involved systems. + Troubleshoots with the team when behavioral interventions are seen as ineffective for the client or family. + Makes quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions. + Possesses high level of comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style. + Works through brief client contacts, including via telephone and teleconferencing. + Designs and implements clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected mental and behavioral conditions. + Works with grace under pressure. + Works in a team to share responsibilities and duties. + Resolves interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner. + Sets priorities, is organized, and is a self-starter. + Ability to be friendly, empathic, and an adept communicator. + Treats staff, clients, and families with respect. + Works effectively as a team, interfacing with clients, consulting psychiatrist, and mental health specialists, as well as with administrative and support staff. + Exercises balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and handles difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner. + Effectively represents CLIU’s interest in the community and maintains effective working relationships among coworkers, public, private, and professional groups. + Develops a 24-hour crisis plan. + Conducts task analyses. + Completes appropriate paperwork and documentation, as required. + Understands CLIU and/or departmental procedures and guidelines, as demonstrated by accurate application of procedures and guidelines. Secondary: + Collaborates with the Mobile Therapist and Therapeutic Staff Support Worker to monitor effectiveness of treatment plans. + Participates in interagency service and planning meetings to ensure consistency in all treatment settings. + Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Behavioral Health Services and/or designee.