291 Physical Therapist Jobs in philadelphia, pa

Description:

Work Summary:

Provides behavioral intervention consultation services to the treatment team) if recommended by the interagency team and listed on the treatment plan) for a child or adolescent with a serious emotional disturbance who may need special behavioral management protocols. These services are designated to be consultative in nature, rather that direct service to the child or family. These services are not designed to replace any behavioral services listed on a child's IEP that a school district may already be providing. If appropriate services are already in place in the school and the child needs an additional plan for home and community, the behavioral specialist consultant should coordinate efforts with the school personnel so that the plans compliment each other.

Expected Duties and Essential services functions:

Collaboration with other members of the treatment team in order to design and direct the implementation of a behavioral modification intervention plan which is individualized to each child or adolescent and to family needs as well as considering the context of the educational, community or home setting.

1. Complete and Conducts Client Assessments within 15 days of initiation of Services
2. Observation of the child in the school, community or home setting as part of the initial assessment in preparation for designing the intervention plan.
3. Development of the intervention plan and instruction to the members of the treatment team (including the teacher, teacher aide's, other school personnel, family, Behavioral Health Technician, or other individuals proving direct service or supports to the child) in their roles and responsibilities in implementing the plan.
4. Collaboration with the interagency team so that the school, home and community behavioral plans compliment each other.
5. Consultation to the treatment team when problems arise in the implementation of the plan.
6. Regular/documented monthly peer reviews with a licensed psychologist.
7. Revision of the intervention plan as needed, using the same methods as were used in the initial development.
8. Adherence to all paperwork guidelines for time lines, format and content as established by the unit guided always by the incorporation and firm commitment to CASSP principles

Periodic Commitments:

CBH in-service:Behavior Specialist Consultant participates in mandatory CBH in-service programs

Other In-service:Behavior Specialist Consultant participates in at least twenty (16) hours of documented additional in-services per year.

. Requirements:

(4) Have a 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.(5) 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 Accreditations 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.1. 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 and have one of the following:2. A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services and a minimum of 12 credits 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 the equivalent 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.

Except as set forth in subsection (b), individuals who provide individual services through behavior consultation services must meet one of the following:

1. Be license in this Commonwealth as a behavior Specialist.

2. Have a certification as a BCBA other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.

3. Have a 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.

Individuals who provide behavior consultation services to children diagnosed with ASD for the treatment of ASD shall meet the qualifications for an individual who provides behavior analytic services or behavior consultation-ABA services in § 5240.81(d) or (e) (relating to staff qualifications for ABA

Individuals who provide ABA services through behavior consultation-ABA services shall meet one of the following:

A certification as a BCaBA or other undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.

3. A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services under the supervision of a professional with 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 and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA approved by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

4. Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a psychologist and have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA approved by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Additional Possible Demands/Conditions

• Physical requirements: Normal vision; able to hear normal conversations in-person and on phone; independent mobility including repetitive writing/typing, walking, sitting and standing for extended periods of time; able to communicate without assistance from another person - use of assistive communication devices allowed.
• Most work is completed indoors
• Exposure to infectious diseases through client contact.
• Exposure to aggressive behavior - including; biting, hitting, thrown objects, pinching.

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