Programs and Services : For Children & Adolescents : Behavorial Health Rehabilitation Services : Specialized Services

Specialized Services

Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS) work with a child in the school environment when it is deemed medically necessary by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist who prescribes the services. Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services may include the following staff:

The Behavior Specialist Consultant may:

Observe the child's behavior throughout the school day
Work with the child's teachers or counselors to develop and implement specific behavior management strategies
Consult with other team members about the child's progress with school related goals
Participate in the IEP or other school meetings at the parent's or school's request, provide input on observations and progress with treatment goals and current BHRS services provided
Conduct treatment team meetings at the child's school
Provide supervision for TSS staff including questions regarding ethical/professional behavior

The Mobile Therapist may:

Conduct therapy sessions with the child during the school day
Meet with teachers or counselors to discuss issues affecting the child at school
Participate in the child's IEP or other appropriate school meetings at the parent's or school's request
Observe the child for data collection
Consult with team member for school related goals

The Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS) may:

Support the child to maintain appropriate behavior in the classroom/school and follow classroom/school rules and expectations
Redirect child's behavior that is not on task
Support the teacher in setting limits for inappropriate behaviors
Follow the treatment plan goals and objectives and help carry out any behavior plans developed by the Behavior Specialist Consultant
Attempt to prevent outbursts or physical aggression and intervene when necessary

Staff providing BHRS may NOT:

Replace or substitute for the teacher or educational aide
Replace supports that the school is required to implement to maintain the child in a setting
Be responsible for intervening with any child other than the identified client
Give recommendations or opinions regarding school placement, educational functioning or educational supports necessary for the child
Provide oral or written testimony in any court or legal process
Work outside of the school's disciplinary or professional policies
Divulge confidential information about the child or family or work with the school without written consent of the child (if 14 years old or older) or parent
Work beyond the hours prescribed by the psychologist
Administer medications
Provide transportation

Responsibilities of School Staff

Attend interagency meetings if a child receives BHRS in school
Child's teacher/aide and school take primary responsibility for the child following the school's individual policies and procedures
Child's teacher/aide must be present at all times when a child's TSS is present
Provide for all educational needs of child
Provide BHRS staff with the school rules and policies
Complete "Feedback Form" as requested

To get started with BHRS, please call 717-279-2793.

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