Behavioral Health Geriatric Behavioral Specialist Consultant (Fulltime/Days)

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Behavioral Health Geriatric Behavioral Specialist Consultant (Fulltime/Days)

Job ID: 337280

Category: Behavioral Health/Psychology

Work Type: FT

Location: Lancaster, PA, United States

Work Schedule: FT

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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life\'s work?

Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm. No holidays or weekend/Days/40 Hours Per Week

Job Summary: Leads the NHBCS by conducting functional behavioral assessments, developing and updating Individual Behavior Plans (IBPs), delivering hands-on staff training across shifts, and coaching bedside staff to improve responses to behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Coordinates with PerformCare/CABHC, NCF leadership, family/collaterals, and prescribers to improve safety, quality of life, and measurable outcomes.

Job Description:

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) using direct observation, staff interviews, chart review, and collateral/family input.
• •Develop, implement, and maintain Individual Behavior Plans (IBPs) that are practical, unit-ready, and aligned with NCF workflows
• Provide on-unit coaching to CNAs/nursing staff during real care moments (bathing, meals, transitions, care refusal)
• Deliver role-specific training (CNAs, nurses, activities, supervisors) and "train-thetrainer" supports.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary case conferences with DON/Administrator, facility prescriber/medical director, and PerformCare staff
• Track outcomes (incident frequency/severity, ED transfers as available, staff confidence surveys) and produce monthly reports.
• Must be able to work flexible hours occasionally to cover high-risk time blocks and reach multiple shifts. Ability to travel locally to the NCF site(s).

Education Experience:

• Master of Social Work (Required)
• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field. (Higher levels of training Psy.D., Ph.D will be considered but are not required.) Demonstrated experience with dementia care and behavioral intervention planning in healthcare/long-term care settings Experience developing behavior plans and training caregivers/staff
• Licensed Social Worker (Required) Must be currently licensed by the State of Pennsylvania to practice independently: LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, LPC or LMF
• Formal training/experience with DICE, STAR-VA, CPI de-escalation, trauma-informed care, or related frameworks. Experience collaborating with prescribers on medication stewardship for BPSD Prior experience in SNF/NCF operations and regulatory environments.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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