Behavior Management Consultant (620) #
Service Code Definition: #
(A) A regional center shall classify a vendor as a behavior management consultant if the vendor designs and/or implements behavior modification intervention services and meets the following requirements:
1. Individuals vendored as a behavior management consultant prior to, or as of, December 31, 2006, that have not previously completed twelve semester units in applied behavior analysis, shall have until December 31, 2008 to complete twelve semester units in applied behavior analysis and possess a license and experience as specified in 3. through 7. below.
2. Individuals vendored as a behavior management consultant on, or after, January 1, 2007, shall, prior to being vendored, have completed twelve semester units in applied behavior analysis and possess a license and experience as specified in 3. through 7. below.
3. Possesses a valid license as a psychologist from the Medical Board of California or Psychology Examining Board; or
4. Is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker pursuant to Business and Professions Code, Sections 4996 through 4998.7; or
5. Is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist pursuant to Business and Professions Code, Sections 4980 through 4984.7; or
6. Is any other licensed professional whose California licensure permits the design and/or implementation of behavior modification intervention services.
7. Have two years experience designing and implementing behavior modification intervention services.
(B) Behavior management consultants shall follow the requirements of Title 17, Sections 50800 through 50823, when using planned behavior modification interventions that cause pain or trauma.
