Behavior Consultant​/Fam Therapist - Michigan

BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT / FAM SUPPORT THERAPIST - MICHIGAN

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LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non‑profit organization with community impact in Michiana.

What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life.

What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential.

How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN’s clients, staff, and the agency.

• Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, and Vision plans
• Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program
• 403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long‑term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short‑term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)
• $15,000 company paid life insurance
• Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee‑Referral incentive for qualifying positions

The Family Support Therapist will be a staff member of Therapy Services. This position can occur in Michigan or Indiana; the major focus of this position is to provide education, training and direction for families, clients, and other professionals in the areas of behavior management, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) if a BCBA, establishing learning goals, functional analysis of behaviors, and the development of appropriate means of communication.

If appropriate clinical licensure, is able to complete individual and group therapy (under psycho‑therapy coding).

• Perform assessments for clients as needed and appropriate
• Develop therapy plans to assist clients to be successful at home, school and in the community.
• Provide training to parents and staff on the implementation of behavior plans and/or therapy goals.
• Monitor the implementation of therapy treatment plans and modify plans when needed.
• Provide training for families and professionals in the area of ABA (only if a BCBA), Positive Behavior Supports, environmental modifications and other accommodations.
• Provide direct therapy for clients at the center, at home or in other environments as needed.
• Provide consultation and training for area schools and provider agencies in the area of behavior supports as requested.
• Provide support to families, and help to find appropriate resources to aid in the client’s treatment.
• Develop and conduct a training series for parents and professionals on topics related to the general topic of autism and more specific topics such as behaviors, increasing communication, toilet training etc.
• Assist in the development of therapy services resource materials relating to behavior and communication and social skills.
• Provides training and direction to LOGAN staff regarding client behavior, intervention strategies, program development, etc. as requested.
• Work as a team member to develop and enhance the services provided by Therapy Services.
• Works in cooperation with LOGAN community partners, including The University of Notre Dame, Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, to more relevant partners (Riverwood, Berrien RESA, Lakeland, United Way, Woodlands, Van Buren, etc.).
• Assist in marketing and promoting the on‑going financial sustainability of the services of the center.
• Provide information to the accounting department needed for billing for services provided with accuracy and within the designated time frame.
• Work effectively with insurance companies and other funding sources to ensure on‑going approval and funding of treatment plans.
• Provide supervision to staff assigned to service the BCBA’s/ Social Workers caseload in accordance with LOGAN’s HR policies and…