Behavioral Consultant at Arc Southern Maryland

JOB TITLE: Behavioral Consultant 

SALARY: 78k – 90k 

JOB PURPOSE:

The Behavioral Consultant will serve as a liaison between the Individual, and the Individuals’ support network with the goal of improving safety and facilitating a reduction in behavioral issues promoting improved quality of life.  This is a remote position, with occasional travel required to the Calvert County office for training and periodic meetings. Work assignments will be located primarily within Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Anne Arundel County. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Development of assessments and behavior plans based on person-centered planning. 
• Collection and analysis of behavioral data. 
• Onsite record review and observation of individuals primary environments. 
• Review individuals’ health needs, including medications, environmental factors, and social history related to supporting the person with challenging behaviors. 
• Train and monitor implementation of behavior management plans. 
• Varied/Flexible work schedule with hours based on clinical need. 
• Be knowledgeable of appropriate resources available to caregivers. 
• Maintain and document contacts with outside liaisons in multiple settings. 
• Work as part of a person-centered planning team to provide quality services. 
• Occasional assistance required for Behavior Respite. 
• Apply non-aversive behavior management techniques to include physical restraints in the course of behavioral management as needed. 
• Developing, writing, presenting and monitoring strategies for working with the individual and his/her caregivers. 
• Communicates regularly with families, behavior technicians, staff from various community service providers, including Managers regarding the ongoing needs identified during person-centered planning meetings.  
• Provides information related to health care and behavioral concerns to primary physicians and psychiatrists. 
• Utilizes crisis prevention, intervention and resolution techniques, matching these to particular circumstances and individuals. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

 
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested. 
• Ensure case notes and documentation are accurately and promptly entered in data base. 
• Follow agency policies and procedures. 
• Maintain interdepartmental communication. 
• Attend and participate in all pertinent treatment team and agency meetings, training and activities. 
    

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Licensed psychologist, professional counselor, LCPC; certified Social Worker, LCSW; licensed behavior analyst, BCBA or LBA or a registered/licensed psychology associate, behavior analyst, working under the license of a psychologist (supervision can be provided in-house) 
• Approval by board required within 30 days of employment. 

 
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Possesses proficiency in computer Excel, Word. 
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Reliable, organized and disciplined to work remotely. 
• Has a good command of the English language both oral and written. 
• Ability to plan work, organize and maintain workflow while maintaining flexibility to deal with varied tasks and priorities. 
• Ability to work in a professional manner with a wide variety of individuals including consultants, provider agencies, families and the public. 
• Must have a valid Maryland driver’s license and reliable transportation.  
   

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS (PHYSICAL DEMANDS) 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, sitting on the floor, running, lifting) as required. The employee must maintain a high energy level and a calm demeanor throughout therapeutic interventions. 
  
WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Works in a variety of environments with behaviorally challenged individuals. 
• Work entails walking and ability to lift over 25 lbs. 

The Arc Southern Maryland is a drug-free employer. All offers of employment will be contingent on a successful background check. The Arc Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, religious and or political beliefs. We recruit, employ, retain, compensate, train, promote, discipline, terminate and treat all employees and job applicants based solely on qualification, performance, and competence.