POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the IBHS Clinical Supervisor, the IBHS Clinician-Lead Contractor is responsible for providing direct clinical intervention to children and families as well as consultation to school personnel. The IBHS Clinician-Lead Contractor is qualified to provide Mobile Therapy (MT) and Behavior Consultation (BC) services as appropriate

POSITION SUMMARY: Interact’s Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program is comprised of an array of services that are delivered to children and their families across settings (school, home and community) through a team oriented, evidence supported and trauma informed approach. The Licensed Clinical Assessor is

PURPOSE: Provide direct assistance to individuals with a behavioral health disorder, in gaining access to critical mental health, medical, social, educational, and other agencies or resources whose functions are to provide the support, training and assistance required for a stable, safe, and healthy life within their community. QUALIFICATIONS 1. BCMs

In honor of June being known as Mental Health Awareness Month, this month’s blog post will focus on the topic of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary or dangerous event. Oftentimes, when we think of PTSD

Clutter in one’s home or work space can cause stress (Bourg Carter, 2012). One may feel anxious or overwhelmed by the mess in one’ environment and thus can be a significant source of stress that may go unrecognized. Eight reasons for why mess causes stress have been identified: it creates

There are many challenges and stressors that individuals face when undergoing a new medical diagnosis. Research suggests that many medical diagnoses are comorbid with mental health diagnoses and often lead to symptoms of both depression and anxiety. Specifically, individuals with a cancer diagnosis experience various difference reactions and emotions. Among

Stigma around mental health continues to deter people from seeking treatment. Individuals may believe their symptoms are “not real” in the way that symptoms of diabetes or a sprained ankle seem to be. Some people may not even recognize that their symptoms are psychological. For example, it is possible to

Weight bias, negative attitudes towards others based on their weight status, is a pervasive matter in society. Oftentimes, it is communicated through subtle and over forms in various settings including work, school, and healthcare agencies. Weight bias negatively affects quality of life by impacting socialization, physical health, and psychological wellness.

Often times, we find ourselves in a situation where we have to speak in front of an audience. Whether it is a meeting at work, a presentation for school, or a speech at a friend’s wedding, these stations can be anxiety-provoking. You may experience sweating, upset stomach, shakiness, or stuttering.

Did you know that by the time teenagers are in 12th grade, about two-thirds of students have tried alcohol, and about half of 9th through 12 graders have used marijuana. Among 12th graders, close to 2 in 10 reported using prescription medicine without having a prescription. The substance use issue