Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) is seeking a Licensed Behavior Specialist Consultant (BSC) to provide early intervention services in Montgomery County.

PERKS:

• Access to our free resource library for assessments, articles, and data collection sheets
• This is a 1099 Independent contracting position, allowing for greater flexibility. 
• Access to our Behavioral Health Director for overall clinical support
• We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
• PTS provides mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders/Mentors.
• Early Intervention Academy: We provide the support and community a new Early Intervention therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
• Lending Library: PTS recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Plan and provide appropriate specialized therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student, consistent with the goals contained in the Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop IEPs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities.
• Collaborate with parents in the therapy program of their child.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and EI policy to include documentation of the need for equipment and materials.
• Must have knowledge of ABA principles and experience creating PBSPs based on results for FBAs
• Must have experience working with behaviors in a school-based setting with preschoolers.
• Experience working in Early Intervention and being part of IEP teams and meetings preferred.

Company Profile:

Each year the number of students receiving related services under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) changes and grows. The need for expert clinicians (like you!) to serve these students is the catalyst for PTS’s mission to deliver holistic, comprehensive, education-based therapy services. For over 20 years, PTS has partnered with Independent Contractors that share this same mission. Together we can change the way we help child access their full education and have reach their potential!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum one year experience working with children or adolescents with developmental disabilities and/or mental health disorders in a school-based setting
• Master's in ABA or related behavioral field
• Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License
• Experience in applied behavior analysis highly preferred
• Crisis Intervention training preferred
• Able to problem solve and work effectively with others
• Valid PA driver's license and reliable transportation
• Completion of criminal background check, child abuse clearance, and FBI clearance, with clearance approved; Professional Liability Insurance required with required limits; Certifications in CPR/First Aid