Adelphi is seeking a qualified Behavior Intervention Counselor (BIC) to provide comprehensive early childhood behavioral health and social-emotional support services for a Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) in Scottsdale, Arizona. The ideal candidate will support children enrolled in Head Start, Early Head Start, and CCDF programs by delivering trauma-informed behavioral interventions, collaborating with families and educators, and promoting positive social-emotional development through evidence-based practices.
Job Quick Facts • ID
- EDU-1460-01
- Profession:Behavioral Health
- Specialty:Behavior Intervention Counselor (BIC)
- Location:Scottsdale, Arizona
- Facility
- Type: Early Childhood Education Center (Head Start, Early Head Start, and CCDF Programs)
- Job
- Type:Contract
- Shift
- Schedule:Approximately 40 hours per week; schedule developed collaboratively to meet program needs
- Assignment
- Duration:August 2026 – June 30, 2029
- Start
- Date:August 2026
- Rate: $26hr
Requirements
- Experience providing behavioral health, mental health, or social-emotional support services to young children.
- Knowledge of early childhood development and behavior intervention strategies.
- Experience conducting behavioral observations, assessments, and developing individualized behavior support plans.
- Ability to implement trauma-informed, evidence-based practices, including Conscious Discipline® methodologies.
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, educators, healthcare providers, and families.
- Ability to provide family education, coaching, and behavioral consultation.
- Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS).
- Understanding of FERPA, HIPAA (when applicable), tribal policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Ability to provide staff coaching, professional development, and classroom consultation.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to deliver culturally responsive, family-centered, and strengths-based services.
Responsibilities
- Conduct classroom behavioral observations and comprehensive social-emotional assessments.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and revise individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Provide direct behavioral intervention and social-emotional support to children with challenging behaviors.
- Coach families on positive parenting practices, behavior management, and child development strategies.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, healthcare providers, and community partners to coordinate services.
- Train and mentor classroom staff on trauma-informed care, positive behavior supports, classroom management, and Conscious Discipline® practices.
- Coordinate referrals for behavioral health, developmental, medical, and community-based services while monitoring follow-up activities.
- Maintain accurate, confidential documentation, reports, assessments, and compliance records in accordance with HSPPS, FERPA, HIPAA, and tribal requirements.
- Promote culturally responsive, relationship-based, and inclusive behavioral health practices that support children and families.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, quality improvement initiatives, professional development, and program planning to strengthen behavioral health outcomes.
