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Clinician - Licensed at Beacon Specialized Living
Beacon Specialized Living
Harrisburg, PA
Posted 21 hours ago
Job Description
Company Summary:
Beacon is a successful and national behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults Complex Behavioral Health conditions, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and other compounding medical conditions. All activities related to this position must be delivered in compliance with the company's policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines, and the contractual requirements of Community Mental Health Agencies and other regulatory bodies. You are expected to be aligned with the goals and mission of the organization, and to perform in accordance with our "I CARE" core values of the organization - Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Clinician plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality behavioral services to the individuals supported by Beacon Specialized Living. This role is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals by promoting positive behaviors and reducing challenging behaviors and involves conducting comprehensive functional behavior assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve client outcomes. The Clinician exercises independent clinical judgment and discretion in designing and modifying treatment strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. This position requires advanced knowledge of behavioral health principles and methodologies. The Clinician collaborates closely with an intra-disciplinary team of professionals, families, and external stakeholders to ensure effective and consistent implementation of behavior support plans, while also providing consultation and guidance to staff on complex behavioral issues.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Determined by market need.
Primary Responsibilities:
Independently coordinates, designs, and monitors individualized behavior treatment plans, exercising professional judgment to evaluate effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and evidence-based methodologies.
Provides face to face clinical services to BSLS clients according to the scope(s) of practice assigned.
Leads crisis response efforts, utilizing clinical expertise to assess situations, determine appropriate interventions, and implement resolution strategies.
Provides consultation and debriefing to staff and individuals following incidents, guiding corrective actions and ensuring adherence to best practices.
Conducts root-cause evaluations of adverse incidents and develops strategic modifications to treatment plans and organizational protocols.
Serves as a clinical consultant in interdisciplinary meetings, offering professional recommendations and influencing treatment decisions.
Participate in treatment team meetings and case reviews, contributing advanced clinical insights and guiding care planning.
Maintains comprehensive clinical documentation, including Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP), Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and detailed clinical summaries, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Analyzes and interprets monthly data sets to monitor progress, exercising discretion in adjusting interventions based on outcomes.
Conduct behavioral assessments.
Assists with the development and implementation of ongoing behavioral health training for clinical staff.
Assists in communicating with family members and friends of the individuals supported as appropriate.
Conducts on-site training for home managers, program managers and direct care staff, and assist sites with training tracking as needed.
Assists with resident abuse and neglect investigations and communicate findings with home manager, compliance, clinical and operations' leadership.
Build positive relationships with CMH and other government or service agencies and assist in coordinating care as needed.
Performs On-Call as required.
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Behavioral Analysis, Counseling or a related field.
Valid state license or certification (BCBA, LCSW, LSW, LPCC, LPC, PBSF).
Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience, may include practicum and internship experience.
Experience with both mentally ill and intellectually disabled adult populations is preferred.
Experience with complex, high intense/high frequency behaviors is required.
Approved by the state, federal, and local governmental entities to work within BSLS programs.
Maintains own mandatory training and certification requirements.
Required experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Must possess a valid Driver's License.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language required.
Work Environment:
Most of your job duties will be performed from our corporate office, or in our homes or day programs. You may have potential for exposure to infectious disease and physical and verbally aggressive behaviors. Universal precautions are required to minimize the risk of infections. Work sites may include locations that are not barrier-free. Duties are performed in an environment where there is a potential for physical aggression from individuals.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Hybrid work environment with corporate office presence and local travel . Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel:
Occasional travel 30-40% or as otherwise determined by the needs of the market to support BSLS locations.
Beacon is a successful and national behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults Complex Behavioral Health conditions, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and other compounding medical conditions. All activities related to this position must be delivered in compliance with the company's policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines, and the contractual requirements of Community Mental Health Agencies and other regulatory bodies. You are expected to be aligned with the goals and mission of the organization, and to perform in accordance with our "I CARE" core values of the organization - Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Clinician plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality behavioral services to the individuals supported by Beacon Specialized Living. This role is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals by promoting positive behaviors and reducing challenging behaviors and involves conducting comprehensive functional behavior assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve client outcomes. The Clinician exercises independent clinical judgment and discretion in designing and modifying treatment strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. This position requires advanced knowledge of behavioral health principles and methodologies. The Clinician collaborates closely with an intra-disciplinary team of professionals, families, and external stakeholders to ensure effective and consistent implementation of behavior support plans, while also providing consultation and guidance to staff on complex behavioral issues.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Determined by market need.
Primary Responsibilities:
Independently coordinates, designs, and monitors individualized behavior treatment plans, exercising professional judgment to evaluate effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and evidence-based methodologies.
Provides face to face clinical services to BSLS clients according to the scope(s) of practice assigned.
Leads crisis response efforts, utilizing clinical expertise to assess situations, determine appropriate interventions, and implement resolution strategies.
Provides consultation and debriefing to staff and individuals following incidents, guiding corrective actions and ensuring adherence to best practices.
Conducts root-cause evaluations of adverse incidents and develops strategic modifications to treatment plans and organizational protocols.
Serves as a clinical consultant in interdisciplinary meetings, offering professional recommendations and influencing treatment decisions.
Participate in treatment team meetings and case reviews, contributing advanced clinical insights and guiding care planning.
Maintains comprehensive clinical documentation, including Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP), Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and detailed clinical summaries, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Analyzes and interprets monthly data sets to monitor progress, exercising discretion in adjusting interventions based on outcomes.
Conduct behavioral assessments.
Assists with the development and implementation of ongoing behavioral health training for clinical staff.
Assists in communicating with family members and friends of the individuals supported as appropriate.
Conducts on-site training for home managers, program managers and direct care staff, and assist sites with training tracking as needed.
Assists with resident abuse and neglect investigations and communicate findings with home manager, compliance, clinical and operations' leadership.
Build positive relationships with CMH and other government or service agencies and assist in coordinating care as needed.
Performs On-Call as required.
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Behavioral Analysis, Counseling or a related field.
Valid state license or certification (BCBA, LCSW, LSW, LPCC, LPC, PBSF).
Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience, may include practicum and internship experience.
Experience with both mentally ill and intellectually disabled adult populations is preferred.
Experience with complex, high intense/high frequency behaviors is required.
Approved by the state, federal, and local governmental entities to work within BSLS programs.
Maintains own mandatory training and certification requirements.
Required experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Must possess a valid Driver's License.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language required.
Work Environment:
Most of your job duties will be performed from our corporate office, or in our homes or day programs. You may have potential for exposure to infectious disease and physical and verbally aggressive behaviors. Universal precautions are required to minimize the risk of infections. Work sites may include locations that are not barrier-free. Duties are performed in an environment where there is a potential for physical aggression from individuals.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Hybrid work environment with corporate office presence and local travel . Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel:
Occasional travel 30-40% or as otherwise determined by the needs of the market to support BSLS locations.
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