Counselor internship jobs in Lancaster, PA

Beacon is a successful and national private-equity backed behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors. 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 Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 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 BCBA collaborates closely with an intra-disciplinary team of professionals, families, and external stakeholders to ensure effective and consistent implementation of behavior support plans. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises Registered Behavior Technicians as determined by market need. Primary Responsibilities: * Coordinates, creates, monitors clients' behavior treatment plans and evaluates their effectiveness through data collection and analysis. * Responds to crisis situations. * Supports and debriefs staff and individuals following incidents. * Evaluates causes and implements changes strategies when adverse incidents occur. * Participates in clinical/behavioral consultation meetings with residential managers and direct service providers. * Participate in treatment team meetings and case reviews as needed. * Maintains clinical records and provides written Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP), Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and clinical meeting summaries. * Reviews and report on monthly data sets to monitor individual progress. * Conduct assessments. * Provides face to face clinical services to BSLS clients according to the scope(s) of practice assigned. * Ensures that our activities and programs will enrich the clients' social, emotional, mental and physical needs as well as increase their home involvement and independent living skills. * Assists with the development and implementation of ongoing behavioral health training for clinical staff. * Conducts on-site training for home managers, program managers and direct care staff, and assist sites with training tracking as needed. * Build positive relationships with CMH and other government or service agencies and assist in coordinating care as needed. * Performs On-Call as required. Team Member Expectations: * Must be compliant with company and regulatory policies and procedures. * Preserve and protect the privacy, confidentiality and security of all medical records, proprietary and other confidential information relating to Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc., its individuals, Team Members, activities and affiliates, in accordance with all applicable laws (especially HIPAA) and contract terms. * Promote Beacon in a positive manner and lead by example, modeling our core values in everyday behavior. * Understand how to approach and communicate with all individuals including those who are cognitively impaired. * Treat Individuals, family members and other team members with dignity and respect while responding to their needs. * Promote trauma informed care at all levels of the organization and help create a culture that is sensitive and responsive to the feelings of our individuals to help our staff overcome and avoid responding negatively to stigmas they will never truly understand. * Apply trauma informed care: recognizing the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledging the role trauma may play in an individual's life including service staff. * Maintain and sustain a safe community environment and workplace. * Follow Beacon's policies, procedures, and manuals. * Accept other duties as assigned. 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.