Behavior Consultant IBHS Part Time

Part-time position – must be willing to work minimum of 10-15 hours a week!

Generous Benefits!

Gemma Services has an IBHS program operating out of our new Mt. Airy location. Gemma Services is known for its quality programs that promote safety and nonviolence while cultivating a caring environment in a diverse and inclusive environment. Gemma Services strives to create a community that promotes recovery from trauma for the children and families that we serve.

Why Gemma? Gemma offers:

• Generous earned time off to be used for vacation, personal, and sick time


• Flexible scheduling


• Referral bonus


• Education assistance for tuition reimbursement and continuing education


• 403B with employer match


• Paid training, travel and supervision


• Agency laptop provided with Wi-Fi connection


• In addition, Gemma offers self-care funds for each program to participate in wellness activities.

Job Specifics: The IBHS Behavior Consultant is responsible for:

• Providing direct consultation for assigned child/teen/ young adult with a behavioral health diagnosis


• Provide supervision/oversight of assigned Behavior Health Technicians (BHTs) on any assigned cases


• Train family, school staff and assigned BHT on interventions indicated in the treatment plan


• Complete a comprehensive assessment to determine clinical needs and trajectory of treatment using observation, interview and structured tools


• Collect and review data collected to determine efficacy of treatment interventions


• Complete and update treatment plan with detailed interventions and review of progress towards clinical goals


• Collaborate with identified team members which may include Behavior Consultant, Behavior Health Technician, school staff


• Participating in regular supervision to discuss cases and increase clinical knowledge


• Documenting service provided utilizing the agency Electronic Medical Record

This position is a fee for service part-time employee position (minimum 10-15 hours per week). Services can be provided at school and/or in the home/community and are primarily located in Northeast Philadelphia.

Education/Training and requirements: 

 Master’s degree in social work or related human service field; valid license for the practice of Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy or a valid license of Social Work or Behavior Specialist from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; LSW or BSL must have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct service practicum. BSL preferred.

Must meet one of the following:

• Licensed as a behavior specialist in the State of Pennsylvania


• Have a minimum of one-year full time experience in providing mental health direct services to children and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education or counseling.


• Completed a clinical or mental health direct services practicum and have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or related field.

Gemma is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].