IBHS Bilingual Clinician (Full-Time)

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DIVISION : 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 Bilingual Clinician (Spanish-speaking) is responsible for providing direct clinical intervention to families and children as well as consultation to school personnel.

HOURS : The Clinician could provide mobile therapy (MT) and / or behavior consultation (BC) services as appropriate during nontraditional / flexible hours.

This individual 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 parents / guardians around treatment planning and crisis planning, as well as collaborating with and 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 the design of treatment / behavior plans and service recommendations.
• Collaborate with parents / guardians and the treatment team to identify discharge planning goals for children and families.
• Provide feedback and coaching to parents / guardians and school personnel to ensure behavior plans are understood and implemented properly.
• Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with all team members.
• Complete all necessary documentation related to the client’s case including progress notes, assessments, treatment / behavior plans, case reviews, and crisis plans.
• Ensure compliance with PHMC policies and procedures including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
• Keep current with the individualized training plan, licensure, or any applicable certifications.

Staff Leadership

• Foster a strength-based, trauma-informed, accountable, committed, and motivated environment.
• Establish and hold direct reports responsible for creating a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates high performance.
• Ensure the caliber of diverse staff with skills appropriate to meet the needs of those served.
• Provide and hold staff responsible for completing staff performance evaluations as expected. Provide constructive supervision for all direct reports including ongoing performance feedback.
• Model PHMC’s core competencies, holding staff accountable to do the same.
• Mentor and develop direct reports to ensure a core team that is focused on meeting the priorities of the program.

Team Leadership

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Cooperate and communicate as a multidisciplinary team member through formal meetings, informal consultations, and committee participation.
• Model traits of a responsible team member by executing job responsibilities, open communication, and good follow-through.

Support team members to do the same.

• Demonstrate usage and support of the trauma-informed model in all aspects of employment including interactions with clients / students, family members, other employees, community members, and stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to the concerns and interests of clients, parents, guardians, funding entities, and other PHMC staff members.

Partnerships and Collaborative Relationships

• Establish and maintain relationships with provider organizations, regulatory and licensing representatives, and referral sources, establishing effective and productive working relationships while promoting PHMC.
• Represent the organization before various stakeholder groups to maintain visibility.
• Manage regulatory and accreditation contracts.
• Serve on, participate in, and attend various committee meetings.

Contributing to the Team

Participate in regular meetings with staff to ensure that priorities are clear, coordination is good, and communication is effective.

Develop additional methods for ongoing effective communication.

Trauma-Informed Behavior

• Demonstrate commitment to being trauma-informed and maintaining a therapeutic environment and community that promotes safety and nonviolence as the basis for all we do with clients and staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of trauma-informed practices including emotional intelligence, effective communication, understanding of the impact of trauma on development, strengths-based and person-centered practice, resilience focus, and commitment to growth and change.

Administrative Activities

• Ensure compliance with all of PHMC’s policies and procedures, including confidentiality and acting as a mandated reporter in accordance with the law.
• Implement all documentation requirements and ensure that reports are complete, thorough, timely, and written in the prescribed format.

Ensure that staff members do the same.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS :

• Fluency in Spanish and English
• Knowledge of behavior modification theory and application
• Ability to utilize a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Knowledge and understanding of CASSP principles
• Knowledge of social / ecological theory and application
• Understanding of child and family development
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• Crisis intervention and management
• Knowledge of the DSM-V
• Basic understanding of common psychotropic medications
• Ability to work with diverse populations

MINIMUM EDUCATION : Master’s degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling, or applied behavior analysis

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Must meet one of the following qualifications :

• Have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling and 2+ years of full-time equivalent experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth, or young adults
• Have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling, or a related field and have completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum
• Have a graduate degree in applied behavior analysis (ABA)
• Be licensed in Pennsylvania as a Behavior Specialist (LBS)
• Have a BCBA certification or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis accredited by NCCA or ANSI

SALARY GRADE : 18

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.