At PCBH, we understand that every child’s mental health journey is unique.
Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) are prescribed services to be completed in homes, in schools, and in community settings. It is an intensive service focused on individual needs and goal directed interventions. Children and adolescents who have been diagnosed with a behavioral health diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, behavior disorders, autism, personality disorders and oppositional defiant disorder to name a few. Treatment is conducted through the use of Goals and Objectives with specific interventions to address the behavioral issue of the child or adolescent. Goals to help the child/adolescent develop positive behavioral strategies that can be utilized independently to improve overall quality of life. At PCBH, services are divided into programs, Individual Services and Applied Behavior Analysis Services.
After a full assessment has been completed, a treatment plan will be developed with the child/adolescent and family. Individual services use supports and strategies to increase positive skill development which aids in promoting positive behavior change.
Behavior Consultation
A Behavior Consultant (BC) is a Master’s level professional with specialized training in behavioral modification and treatment plan development. The behavior consultant, alongside the family and others involved in treatment, identifies behavioral goals, objectives, and intervention techniques. Services can be delivered in the home, school, and any other community environment where the client may need service.
Mobile Therapist
The Mobile Therapist (MT) is a Master’s level professional who will provide therapy to the child and the child’s family in the home, school, or in the community. This therapy is child-centered and family-focused, requiring the participation of family members. With your assistance the therapist will be responsible for developing a comprehensive treatment plan to be implemented by the members of the treatment team.
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Behavior Health Technicians (BHT) implement a client’s treatment plan which was developed by a Behavior Consultant or a Mobile Therapist.
After completion of an assessment and development of an individualized treatment plan, ABA services focus on why a behavior occurs to determine the function of the behavior. Use of interventions to reinforce the desired behavior are utilized to decrease the maladaptive behaviors.
Behavior Analytic (BA) Services/Behavior Consultant ABA (BC-ABA Applied Behavior Analysis)
BAs and BC-ABA staff will complete an assessment of the client’s strengths and needs and will use this information to develop goals, objectives and interventions to be utilized with the client. This process will include members of the family. These services can be delivered in home, school, and any other environment where the client may need service.
The Asst. BC-ABA will assist staff who provide Behavior Analytic or Behavior Consultant services. They may assist with assessment tools and/or directly implement the clients’ treatment plan.
Behavior Health Technician-ABA (BHT-ABA Applied Behavior Analysis)
BHT-ABA will implement a client’s treatment plan utilizing ABA techniques.
Home & Community-Based: Services where your child is most comfortable
Team-Based Approach: Collaboration between families, schools, and clinicians
Evidence-Based Care: Grounded in research, personalized in delivery
Participation is always voluntary and based on clinical recommendation and fit.
Take the Next Step Together
If you or your child could benefit from joining a supportive therapeutic group, our PCBH team will help match you with the right program based on your goals and needs.
