Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist

*Must be willing to work some evenings and travel locally!*

*PRN Hours*

Depending on availability, there may be potential to build a larger caseload over time and move into a full time role (limited to licensed candidates only)

(License and years of experience factor into salary range)

$4,000 Hiring Bonus (paid in three installments over one year; each installment is conditional upon billing at least 6 hours per week, with training period and time awaiting cases being exceptions at discretion of supervisor)

Wesley Family Services offers the following benefits:

ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Tuition discounts - up to a 20% discount on tuition for certain degree programs at local partnering colleges
• Annual performance evaluations with pay increase eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free licensure supervision (minimum work hours may apply)
• WFS Wellness Center
• myStrength
• Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance

PRN EMPLOYEES:

• Extended Leave Bank sick time accrual - 2 hours accrued monthly to use for illness or family needs
• 401k plan with an employer match of up to 4% - eligible after 2 consecutive years of services for employees who have worked at least 500 hours per year

If you're a passionate Therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! A survey was done by a group of Wesley Family Service employees on the Top 10 Reasons to work at WFS. Some of the top responses were:

• Supportive relationships with Supervisors who promote professional growth
• Vast opportunities for learning and the encouragement of diversified skill set
• Licensure and Tuition assistance, plus free parking at all locations.
• Some of the most advance technology in the Human Services field
• Flexibility and family oriented employer. Excellent Home/Work balance.
• Communication/transparency between front-line staff and leadership.
• Teamwork and cohesive relationships promoted and supported among colleagues

Job Summary:

Wesley Family Services is hiring candidates to serve clients in Westmoreland, Washington, Butler, and Allegheny counties. We will match candidates preferred travel areas to client need. This position requires working in homes and communities with children with Autism and/or Mental Health diagnoses.

Position is available full time or part time. Create your own schedule. Flexible schedule, but must be able to do some late afternoon/early evening hours.

The Behavioral Consultant (BC), in collaboration with other members of the treatment team, designs and directs the implementation of a behavior modification intervention plan, which is individualized to each child/adolescent and to family needs. The Behavioral Consultant identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques, and recommends non-aversive behavioral change methods. While maintaining some direct contact with child and family, the BC primarily provides assessment, program design, and monitoring rather than direct therapy. When questions or conflict around behavioral paradigms arise in other systems, such as school or community, the BC may participate as a consultant in special child-centered, family-focused meetings along with the therapist.

The Mobile Therapist (MT) provides intensive therapeutic services to a child and family in settings other than a provider agency or office. The primary setting for services is expected to be the child’s home. Other potential settings for the MT’s services include the school, church, community center, a neighbor’s or extended family member’s home, and other community settings as appropriate. Services provided by an MT vary according to the individualized needs of a child and family.

The BC/MT may also provide clinical supervision of services provided by the Behavior Health Technician (BHT) and/or Behavior Consultant (BC).

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid State of PA Class 1 Drivers License
• Access to properly insured motor vehicle for client transportation and fieldwork and a safe driving record
• Strongly preferred - one of the following licenses: LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, BSL

Behavior Consultant (BC): Have one or more of the following:

• Licensed in the Commonwealth as a Behavior Specialist (BSL).
• Have 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.
• Have a graduate degree in ABA.
• Have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling and a minimum of 1 year full-time 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 services practicum.

Mobile Therapist (MT): Have one or more of the following:

• Licensed in the Commonwealth as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker.
• Licensed in the Commonwealth as a social worker or Behavior Specialist (BSL), and have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct service practicum.
• Have a graduate degree with at least 9 credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, or counseling and a minimum of 1 year of full time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth, or young adults.
• Have a graduate degree with at least 9 credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, education, counseling, or a related field, and have completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum.

Clearances:

• Act 33/34 Clearances
• FBI Clearance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Exhibits ethical business behavior and maintains confidentiality of information and compliance as required by WFS policy.
• Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity and to contribute to a work environment where diversity is welcomed and supported.
• Working as part of a team to collaborate with multiple team members within different child serving systems.
• Knowledge of various treatment modalities, and childhood mental health diagnoses and behavioral conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Ability to assess, interpret, effectively document, and report data relevant to treatment goals.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism within all aspects of conduct, appearance, and language.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to travel locally on a constant basis.

How to Apply: You can initially apply through LinkedIn to submit your resume. You can also go to our website to complete the Wesley Family Services application: wfspa.org/careers

Quality Whole Person Care® is Wesley Family Services service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues. WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture.

WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military/veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal law.