Behavior Specialist

About the role

Join Beacon and help transform lives! As a leading, private equity-backed behavioral health organization, we provide residential services and supports for children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Autism, Severe Mental Illness (SMI), and complex behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and updating individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs)
• Training, mentoring, and coaching Care Team staff on effective behavioral interventions
• Providing crisis intervention support and post-incident debriefings
• Monitoring behavioral data, analyzing trends, and recommending treatment adjustments
• Collaborating with families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support individual goals
• Participating in care planning meetings and contributing to positive clinical outcomes
• Maintaining accurate documentation and electronic records
• Assisting with investigations related to abuse, neglect, or behavioral incidents
• Participating in an on-call rotation as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field (Master's preferred)
• At least 21 years of age
• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and implementing interventions for individuals with complex, high-intensity behaviors
• Experience teaching and coaching staff to implement Behavior Support Plans
• Valid driver's license
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet state and regulatory requirements

Preferred Experience

• 1–2 years of experience supporting adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and/or Serious Mental Illness
• Experience working within residential or community-based behavioral health settings