Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC)
The BSC is extensively trained in managing challenging behavior, and uses that knowledge to help develop a plan to meet the needs of your child and your family. The BSC will work together with you, school staff, if so indicated, and other community agencies to design ways to promote positive behavior in the child, while minimizing unhealthy behavior. The BSC will then lead the staff to implement the plan that is created.
The BSC may do the following:
- Act as the team leader for the case, designing and updating treatment plans and behavior plans, supervise the staff in the home, and conduct interagency meetings.
- Develop Treatment Plans to encourage positive behavior, and limit negative behavior.
- Help the family design a plan to manage crisis behaviors.
- Be available to offer expert advice to schools and community agencies about how to work with your child. (Consulting)
- Promote communication with other agencies caring for your child.
- Observe and decide if the treatment plan is effective for your child.
The BSC may NOT do the following:
- Act as a caregiver or therapist to your child.
- Provide transportation to or from appointments or visits.
- Assume the duties of a case manager.
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