IBHS Clinician (Full-Time)

Service Area: Community Mental Health

Program: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)

Role Type: Full-Time

Job Overview:

PHMC’s Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Program is comprised of an array of services that are delivered to children and their families across settings (school, home, and community) through a team-oriented, evidence-supported, and trauma-informed approach. Under the supervision of the IBHS Clinical Supervisor, the IBHS Clinician is responsible for providing direct clinical intervention to families and children as well as consultation to school personnel. The IBHS Clinician provides Mobile Therapy and/or Behavior Consultation services as appropriate during non-traditional/flexible hours. The IBHS Clinician will need to be available for day and evening hours as their caseload requires.

Responsibilities:

• Complete assigned assessments (FBAs, data collection, interviews) for referred children within defined timeframes
• Develop a comprehensive Intensive Treatment Plan (ITP) and safety plan for each assigned child and family that are strengths-based and developmentally appropriate
• Provide individual, group, and family evidence-based treatment to assigned children and families
• Provide weekly clinical supervision/observation to all Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) on shared cases
• Provide clinical information to the evaluating psychologist/psychiatrist as required or requested
• Provide training and consultation to school personnel based on the BRIDGE model
• Integrate into school culture, including participation in MTSS meetings and regular check-ins with school leadership
• Facilitate consistent family engagement with parent/guardian around treatment planning, crisis planning, as well as collaborating/reporting updates to the IBHS team
• Participate in clinical supervision aligned with evidence-based treatment and state regulations
• Represent oneself and PHMC in a professional manner across all settings
• Participate in and complete all mandatory state, managed care, and agency trainings
• Function in full compliance with all applicable policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local laws
• Attend interagency meetings to coordinate design of treatment/behavior plan and services recommendations
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and treatment team identifying discharge planning and discharge planning goals for child(ren) and families
• Provide feedback and coaching to parent/guardian as well as school personnel to ensure that behavior plan is understood and implemented properly
• Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with all team members
• Complete all necessary documentation related to client case including progress notes, assessments, treatment/behavior plans, case reviews, crisis plans and progress notes
• Ensure compliance with PHMC policies and procedures, including confidentiality and mandated reporting
• Keep current with individualized training plan, licensure, or any applicable certifications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Understanding of behavior modification theory and application
• Ability to utilize a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Knowledge and understanding of CASSP Principles
• Understanding of social/ecological theory and application
• Understanding of child and family development
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• Crisis intervention and management abilities
• Knowledge of DSM-V
• Basic knowledge/understanding of common psychotropic medications
• Experience working with diverse populations

Qualifications:

Must meet ONE of the following:

• Have a master's degree or better in psychology, social work, education, counseling, or a related field and have completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum
• Have a master's degree or better in psychology, social work, education, or counseling and have a minimum of 2 years of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth, or young adults
• Have a master’s degree or better in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Be licensed in Pennsylvania as a behavior specialist (LBS)
• Have a certification as a BCBA or other accredited graduate-level certification in behavior analysis

Please note that individuals who provide behavior consultation services to children for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) must be licensed in Pennsylvania 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.

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.