BEHAVIORAL CONSULTANT SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Sep 20, 2024 - The Behavioral Consultant holds a Behavioral Specialist License (BSL) or another mental health license, with experience in behavior analysis and modification techniques for children with autism. This role's preferred qualifications include training in Verbal Behavior Techniques, PRT, and DTT, along with BCBA or ABA credentials. This position also possesses current State clearances and are capable of performing non-violent crisis interventions to manage aggressive behavior effectively.
Summary of Behavioral Consultant Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Psychology with 4 years of experience
- Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and leadership skills
- Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to negotiate conflict resolution
- Ability to facilitate effective team communication
- Knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis and Functional Behavioral Assessments
- Ability to develop individualized treatment plan and crisis plan with measurable goals
- Ability to complete clinical assessments in a timely manner
- Intermediate PC Skills and Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Software.
- Experience providing mental health direct services to children and youth.
- Prior experience working with children with developmental disabilities
2. BS in Behavioral Science with 2 years of experience
- Must possess BBHE licensure (LCSW) or Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners licensure
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Experience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disorders, when appropriate.
- Working knowledge of differential diagnosis of common mental health and/or substance use disorders, when appropriate.
- Familiarity with brief, structured intervention techniques
- Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities.
- Experience working as an RBT/ABA therapist
- Experience implementing the principles of ABA
- A genuine passion for working with individuals with a disability
- Positive and client-centered professional with great communication skills and the ability to engage with clients living with varying disabilities
- Current NDIS worker screen check
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificates
3. BS in Social Work with 3 years of experience
- Mental health clinician with current Behavioral Specialist License (BSL) or other Mental Health licensing.
- Experience and training working with children and families with autism
- Training in behavior analysis/modification
- Experience providing mental health treatment to children
- Experience using behavior analysis/modification techniques.
- Preferred experience in Verbal Behavior Techniques, PRT and DTT
- Preferred experience and training in Functional Behavioral Assessment BCBA and ABA credentials
- Must have current State clearances for Child Abuse, Criminal Records and medical documents to show lack of contagious Diseases.
- Ability to perform non-violent crisis intervention techniques, including verbal redirection and guidance of potentially physically aggressive children/adolescents/students during crisis situations.
- Ability to react quickly and be sufficiently mobile to redirect child/adolescent that could be injurious to themselves or others.
4. BS in Neuroscience with 2 years of experience
- Have extensive knowledge of applied behavior analysis, cognitive-behavioral interventions
- Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals exhibiting severe behavior problems.
- Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the program to be assigned
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and ability to use good judgment.
- Sensitivity to clients and the ability to treat them with dignity and respect.
- Have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
- Must have knowledge of behavior modification techniques, and common behavioral disorders exhibited by children and adolescents.
- Must display a professional appearance and demeanor.
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