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- This position is a master’s-level position and it requires experience in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- The program runs Monday through Friday from 4:00pm until 6:30pm Monday-Friday doing the School year. LC will need to be present at least 30 minutes prior to/after program start/end time.
- The LC will provide intervention to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders to address age-appropriate social skills, emotion regulation, and self-management.
- LC will implement empirically supported treatments, including the Social Thinking Model, for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- The LC will work in collaboration with other providers to develop and implement a behavioral modification plan utilizing strengths-based and empathic methods.
- LC must ensure that the plans are individualized to the needs of the child/adolescent and to the needs of the family.
- All members of the treatment team, including the BSC and parent(s) of the child, participate in team meetings.
- LC is required to complete progress notes, and various other documents, as a means to maintain the electronic medical record for the child, in compliance with state and federal standards.
Requirements
- Mental health clinician with current Behavioral Specialist License (BSL) preferred
- Experience and training working with children with Autism and their families
- Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline such as: Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, and/or Marriage and Family therapy
- Training in behavior analysis/modification (minimum of eight (8) hours prior to hire, eight (8) hours annually thereafter). This training is periodically provided by NET.
- Regular/documented clinical supervision by a licensed clinical psychologist.
- Two (2) years verified post-Master’s experience providing mental health treatment to children, and at least one (1) year 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 are also preferred.
The Northeast Treatment Center founded in 1970 is one of the largest behavioral health and social service agencies is in the Philadelphia Region. Services are offered at 15 sites throughout Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, and the state of Delaware.
NET Centers (NET) offers support and hope to individuals and families at times of great stress in their lives. A nonprofit agency, NET provides a continuum of trauma informed behavioral health and social services designed to meet complex needs of all family members.
NET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic.
Your Voice is Important to Us! Recognizing the value & importance of DEIB (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging) in our workforce, NET has an active DEIB committee that aligns with our organization’s mission & purpose.
NET Centers (NET) offers support and hope to individuals and families at times of great stress in their lives. A nonprofit agency, NET provides a continuum of trauma informed behavioral health and social services designed to meet complex needs of all family members.
NET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic.
Your Voice is Important to Us! Recognizing the value & importance of DEIB (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging) in our workforce, NET has an active DEIB committee that aligns with our organization’s mission & purpose.
