IBHS Assessment Clinician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Dunbar Wellness Group

Location: Philadelphia, PA — West, Southwest, North & Northwest Philadelphia
Employment Type: W-2
Compensation: $26.00–$33.00 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, licensure, and availability

Dunbar Wellness Group, Inc. was founded by a group of dedicated community-based partners committed to serving children and families throughout Philadelphia.

Our mission is to provide a holistic approach to behavioral healthcare that recognizes the importance of community ecology, family involvement, social advocacy, and individualized treatment.

We are committed to delivering high-quality therapeutic services that are resiliency and recovery-focused, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and tailored to the unique needs of the children, young adults, and families we serve.

The IBHS Assessment Clinician plays an integral role in the assessment, treatment planning, and clinical coordination of services for children, youth, and young adults receiving Intensive Behavioral Health Services.

Reporting to the IBHS Clinical and Administrative Directors, the Assessment Clinician is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical and behavioral assessments, identifying individual treatment needs, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with families and other members of the treatment team to support appropriate service delivery.

Assessments are conducted across the individual's natural environments, including home, school, and community settings, utilizing clinical interviews, direct observation, record review, data collection, and collaboration with caregivers and other stakeholders.

The Assessment Clinician must be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced behavioral health environment and capable of completing assessments and associated documentation within required timelines, including the expectation that assigned assessments are completed within 15 days.

The IBHS Assessment Clinician will be responsible for:

• Conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for children, youth, and young adults receiving IBHS.
• Completing trauma screenings and incorporating relevant findings into assessment and treatment recommendations.
• Conducting and completing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) as clinically appropriate.
• Completing comprehensive clinical assessments and identifying behavioral, emotional, environmental, family, and functional needs.
• Conducting direct observations of clients across home, school, and community settings.
• Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing behavioral and clinical data.
• Developing appropriate graphs and other data analyses to identify behavioral patterns, measure progress, and support clinical decision-making.
• Developing individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, identified needs, strengths, goals, and recommended interventions.
• Coordinating and consulting with parents/guardians, school personnel, clinical staff, case management, and other treatment team members regarding the needs of the child, youth, or young adult.
• Providing clinical oversight and supervision to Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) as assigned.
• Supporting and training staff on data collection, behavioral interventions, and graphing to promote accurate implementation and monitoring of treatment recommendations.
• Collaborating with all relevant stakeholders, including families, schools, camps, community providers, and members of the treatment team.
• Participating in treatment team meetings and other clinical consultations as required.
• Completing assessments, treatment plans, clinical documentation, and other required records accurately and within established timelines.
• Maintaining compliance with applicable Dunbar, CBH, DBHIDS, DHS, and IBHS documentation and service requirements.
• Communicating promptly with clinical leadership regarding barriers, significant clinical concerns, changes in client needs, or other issues affecting service delivery.
• Performing other related clinical duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field from an appropriately accredited college or university, or an appropriately evaluated equivalent foreign degree.
• Completion of a clinical or mental health direct-service practicum.
• Minimum of one year of full-time experience providing mental health direct services to children, youth, or young adults.
• Experience with IBHS, behavioral health, children's mental health, behavioral assessment, or treatment planning strongly preferred.
• Experience conducting clinical assessments, behavioral observations, and/or Functional Behavioral Assessments preferred.
• Ability to interpret behavioral data and utilize data to inform treatment recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to manage multiple assessments and meet established documentation deadlines.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Philadelphia to conduct assessments and observations in client homes, schools, and community settings.

This is an in-person, office- and field-based position that requires work across a variety of settings, including:

• Dunbar office locations
• Client homes
• Schools
• Community settings
• Camps and other service locations

The position involves frequent computer and clinical documentation work, direct client observation, data collection and analysis, collaboration with families and professionals, and travel between service locations.

As a W-2 employee of Dunbar Wellness Group, eligible employees have access to a benefits package designed to support their health, family, and work-life balance.

Health & Insurance

• Medical coverage through Independence Blue Cross (IBX)
• Vision and prescription coverage
• Dental coverage
• Paid sick time that accrues each pay period
• Vacation Time
• Company-observed paid holidays

Additional Benefits

• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced behavioral health professionals
• Meaningful community-based work serving Philadelphia children and families

At Dunbar Wellness Group, we recognize that providing exceptional behavioral healthcare starts with supporting the professionals who provide it.

If you are passionate about working with children and families, enjoy clinical assessment and behavioral analysis, and want the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Philadelphia communities, we would love to hear from you.

Dunbar Wellness Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace for all employees.