Behavior Support Consultant (Albuquerque)

Peake Behavior Therapy is looking for qualified professionals to work with individuals on the Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver. This is a contract position (1099).

The Behavior Support Consultant (BSC) has the essential responsibility for identifying key aspects of positive behavior and positive behavior support (PBS) for the individuals on the Developmental Disabilities Medicaid waiver. The BSC leads the continuous discovery of antecedent conditions-the who, what, where and when of all behavior; the why regarding motivation and behavioral function; and generates prevention and intervention strategies. The BSC supports the person’s successful achievement of Vision-driven Desired Outcomes. A quality foundation for BSC has several components: 1. assessment of the person and his/her environment, including barriers to independent functioning; 2. design and testing of strategies to address concerns and build on strengths and skills for independence; and 3. writing and training plans in a way that the person and Direct Support Personnel (DSP) can understand and implement them. Refer to the NM Dept of Health website for the standards.

www.nmhealth.org/publication/view/policy/3511/ Chapter 12 section 12.2 BSC

Required Licensing:

A mental health professional that wants to provide BSC services must possess one of the following approved by a New Mexico licensing board: 1. An independent practice license as a: a. Psychologist, b. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), c. Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), d. Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC), e. Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT), or f. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

This position can be done full time or part time. The hours are flexible and you set your own schedule.

Due to COVID-19, face to face contact with the individuals or staff will be limited to telehealth until the health order is lifted. There may be some face to face contact.