Behavioral Health Care Coordination Consultant-Must reside in the Scioto/Lawrence Counties in Ohio
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Job Description
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Job Responsibilities
Patient Care - Conducts comprehensive behavior assessments which require dedicated time, expertise and supervision to complete individual plans. Works with interdisciplinary teams in treatment planning; develops behavior plans for more acute patients, maintains monitoring of progress r/t goals; coaches, mentors staff in plan delivery. Collects, analyzes data, makes decisions regarding care, includes initial screening, behavioral assessment, reassessment and care discontinuation. Works with interdisciplinary teams to plan for behavioral management and safety; responds to crisis codes, collaboratively creates plans to manage behaviors to inpatient/ambulatory medical safety.
Family Education - Communicates clear parental attitudes and behaviors that affect treatment. Facilitate problem solving of behavioral-medical treatment options. Provide intensive individualized care per request. Participate in team staffing of children and case reviews as they occur. Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care, trauma informed care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged attends family meetings & provides individual education in regards to behavior management recommendations. Initiates/key role in case conferences. Provides coaching to families on engaging in leisure activities and discussions regarding family expectations; provides parent and staff education regarding behavioral interventions and safety plans; demonstrates leadership to staff in working with diverse families by providing support to families and co-workers. Consistently integrates age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, considering both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning.
Behavioral Assessment - Anticipate, utilize data to make adjustments, evaluating and inform treatment planning. Collect and analyze data to address progress through treatment where adjustments may be needed to communicate back to the team for analysis. Provide insight into antecedent events and consequences that may affect behavioral treatment. Utilize safe management and crisis intervention techniques as appropriate. Assist in case presentation and problem-solving of behavioral-medical treatment options. May require to provide staff training on behavior plans.
Clinical Expertise - Established expert in agreed upon areas that will assist units to achieve optimal patient outcomes, in regards to behavioral safety; organize and lead care conferences to address difficult or long term patient care issues; is recognized as a house wide resource for clinical practice and operational systems.
Family Education - Communicates clearly parental attitudes and behaviors that may affect treatment both verbally and in writing. Facilitate problem solving of behavioral-medical treatment options. Participate in team staffing of children and clinical case reviews as they occur. Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged Function as a member of the inpatient units to provide support and input regarding parental issues or child characteristics that influence the treatment of the child.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in applied behavioral analysis/field of behavior or BCBA certification
- 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Must be located in the Ohio counties of Scioto and Lawrence.
Market Leading Benefits Including*:
Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
Referral bonus program for current staff!
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
Primary Location
Remote
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Department
PS Network - OhioRise
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
1
Weekly Hours
40
*Expected Starting Pay Range
*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status
$55,785.60 - $69,076.80
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
