Behavior Consultant / Mobile Therapist

Company Description

Join Our Team as a Behavior Consultant and Make a Difference in the Lives of Children, Youth, and Families!

At Northern Children’s Services (Northern), every role in the organization contributes to helping us achieve our mission and vision. We believe that every child and youth has the potential to transform themselves – no matter their background or life situation. We work to “walk the talk” when it comes to our organizational values: Excellence, Respect, Resilience, Cultural Humility & Justice, Healing, and Wellness.

Why Choose Us? As a Behavior Consultant, you’ll embark on a fulfilling journey filled with leadership opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to empower children, youth, and families.

Benefits:

• We offer health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.

• Full-time employees receive a $20,000 life insurance policy at no cost, with additional LTD and AD&D coverage for financial security.

• Self-Funded Insurance Plans: Options include accident insurance, cancer insurance, life insurance, critical illness coverage, and short-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: A generous matching contribution after one year of employment.

• Paid Leave: Access to generous paid time off or sick leave.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential referral and counseling services for managing life’s challenges.

• Legal Services: Self-funded legal services for various legal matters.

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting the healthy development of children, youth, and families for a brighter future? Look no further! As a Behavior Consultant, you will provide intensive therapeutic services to children in home, community, or school settings. Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, you will lead the team, revise and update Individual Treatment Plans (ITP), and provide clinical direction for each child on your caseload.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership:

  • Coordinate the overall clinical direction of treatment for assigned children.

  • Serve as a resource in crisis and problem situations to develop and implement crisis plans.

• Planning:

  • Conduct meetings to anticipate clinical needs and develop treatment plans based on psychiatric evaluations.

  • Complete functional behavioral assessments.

• Monitoring:

  • Ensure treatment goals and interventions are appropriate.

  • Monitor and report on treatment progress, updating plans as needed.

  • Conduct classroom observations.

• Direct Service:

  • Provide child-centered, strengths-based individual psychotherapy weekly.

  • Deliver all authorized services and billable case management.

• Communication:

  • Maintain regular contact with families, schools, and other agencies regarding client progress.

  • Attend treatment team meetings, IEP meetings, and ITM meetings.

• Documentation:

  • Document all therapy sessions, case management activities, and significant incidents promptly.

  • Create and update treatment plans based on assessments.

• Networking:

  • Collaborate with schools, families, funding sources, and internal/external resources.

  • Work with the treatment team to refer families to appropriate services.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in a clinical mental health discipline and completed clinical or MH practicum. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification or behavioral analysis certification is required.

• Experience: At least one year of full-time paid experience in the mental health field. Familiarity with multiple child-serving systems.

• Physical Capabilities: Ability to walk up and down stairs, lift 20 lbs, and operate a computer, printer, calculator, and motor vehicle or access public transportation.

• Trauma-Informed Approach: Commitment to a trauma-informed culture and therapeutic environment.

• Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, age, sex, class, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Additional Information

Join Us: At Northern Children’s Services, Inc., we value diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of every individual. Join us in our mission to empower children and families, one meaningful interaction at a time. Apply today and be a part of something truly extraordinary!

Northern Children's Services is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to diversity.