Report to Clinical Director

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Journey Center policies.
• Adhere to all applicable insurance payor requirements.
• Attend all educational/skills trainings, staff meetings, supervision that is either mandatory or requested by the program supervisor.
• Complete all paperwork documentation according to Journey Center and Pennsylvania Mental Health regulations. (e.g. incident reports, C&YS 47, etc) on a timely basis.
• Complete performance self-evaluation yearly and of supervised staff
• Conduct therapeutic and behavioral assessments and interventions in the client’s natural environment (i.e. home, school, and community).
• Contact assigned BHT weekly for consultation and clinical direction when applicable.
• Demonstrate support of the Journey Center‘s mission and philosophy in the delivery of services.
• Develop and implement an individualized, strength-based treatment plan within 45 days after written order and update the treatment plan once a year unless ITP needs changed or updated before end date.
• Write progress report every 6 months or as needed
• Document all client–related contacts.
• Evaluate readiness for discharge and complete client discharge within 5 days after the client is discharged.
• Inform supervisor of changes to client’s treatment status.
• Maintain and protect client and agency confidentiality.
• Maintain confidential documentation of client records.
• Maintain regular contact with other client treatment providers (School, Psychiatrist, Intensive Case Manager, etc.)
• Monitor client authorization dates to assure services are authorized by insurance requirements
• Monitor voicemail every 24- 48 hours.
• Notify family and all service providers when unable to maintain a scheduled visit. (i.e. School, BHT, etc.)
• Promote personal and co–worker safety during work duties.
• Represent and participate in Journey Center professional and community activities as requested.
• Review Written Order and all pertinent information before beginning a case and at the start of each authorization period.
• Schedule treatment sessions with the client and or family on a regular basis.
• Complete clinical progress notes after every session
• Work to achieve and maintain quality and customer satisfaction in the delivery of services to external/internal customers.
• Attend monthly supervision meeting with Clinical Director to discuss cases and to review any pertinent paperwork

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• Coordinate services with Charter School Special Education Director, Special Education teachers and any other IEP team members.
• Attend Charter School lEP meeting when invited to do so.
• Submit all requested paperwork to Charter Schools such as Schedule 4’s, IEP input, and progress reports within the timelines established by the Charter School

Qualifications

• Master’s level in any of the following Special Education, Psychology, Licensed Social Worker, or Mental Health Clinician with a minimum of two years of experience. Experience with children that have an autism diagnosis is desired.
• Access to transportation in the Journey Center service areas with a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
• Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis is a bonus

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Behavior Specialist License
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance
• PA Child Abuse History Certification
• PA State Police Criminal Record Check
• ACT 168 Forms
• Mandated Reporter Certificate
• TB Test Results
• Professional License/Certifications
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• 8 hour BACB Supervisor training
• Current Driver’s License and car insurance