THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES & A SIGN-ON BONUS!
WellSpan Health is a top-rated, integrated health system with a focus on a high-quality patient care. As a part of WellSpan Health, WellSpan Philhaven, is a non-profit behavioral healthcare organization offering a continuum of compassionate, caring services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults in south central Pennsylvania. We are seeking a full-time, Behavior Consultant II for our Lancaster Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to join the region’s largest non-profit behavioral health care organization.
HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT EMPLOYMENT AS A BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT II WITH WELLSPAN PHILHAVEN:
- Bi-monthly group supervision with multiple BCBA’s and opportunities to discuss research articles and case presentations
- Ongoing individual supervision for BCBA’s
- Supervision to accrue hours towards BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT certifications
- Data labs with collaborative analysis of behavior data and treatment decision-making with a BCBA
- On-site supervision and support by a BCBA available for all cases
- Use of Behavioral Skills Training model to develop staff competencies
- Internal social media site with information and shared discussions on behavior analysis
- WellSpan Philhaven providers utilize an inpatient and outpatient EMR system to allow for a more streamlined approach to patient care.
BENEFITS
- Bonus potential and reimbursement for mileage
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off + 6 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match
- Paid relocation
FOR CONFIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
SUZANNE WOLF, SR. HR RECRUITER
WELLSPAN PHILHAVEN
PHONE 717-675-2803
SWOLF6@WELLSPAN.ORG
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Behavior Consultant II conducts descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results with supervision from a BCBA. The BC II designs and supervises behavior analytic interventions. The BC II is able to effectively develop and implement appropriate assessment and intervention methods for use in unfamiliar situations and for a range of cases. The BC teaches others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research once the BC II has demonstrated competency with the procedures involved under the direct supervision of a BCBA. The BC designs and delivers instruction under the supervision of a BCBA. BCs supervise the work of Behavior Technicians (BT) that are non-certified.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Service (BHRS) is a medically prescribed and individualized mental health service delivered in the home, school and community. These services are supportive, time-limited, one-to-one planned behavioral health interventions. They involve both student and family, as directed by a treatment plan. We serve children with a mental health diagnosis who are between the ages of 3 and 21.
Required Skills
- Analytical skills are necessary for the collection and assessment of psychosocial data, interpretation of these data and the ongoing review of treatment efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ability to observe patient behavior and dynamics in order to prepare and review written documentation as required.
- Knowledge of and ability in the care and management of the unique needs of children and adolescents with developmental disorders.
- Must demonstrate a strong professional interest in being a part of a multidisciplinary team that specializes in the assessment and treatment of the social, emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents with developmental disorders such as mental retardation and the autism spectrum disorders.
- Must be able to provide own transportation from one client to another.
Required Experience
- A master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology, education, Applied Behavioral Analysis or a master’s of social work.
- Licensure required: LBS, LPC, LSW, LCSW or LMFT.
- ABA Certification or BCaBA certification
- At least one year of experience in providing Applied Behavioral Analysis services to children and adolescents and experience in developing/implementing behavioral analytic treatment plans.
- Interpersonal verbal and listening skills are required to communicate effectively with patients and families and with other inter-agency team members.
- Must have valid driver’s license and qualify for WellSpan Philhaven driving privileges.