Behavior Support Specialist (Independent Contractor)

Devereux has an exciting opportunity for a Mobile Therapist (Independent Contractor) at our Pocono Center. The Behavior Support Specialist designs and directs the implementation of behavioral intervention plans tailored to each adult's needs, providing centered and family-based treatment according to Child Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) principles. Services primarily occur at Day Programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, supporting children in the community as part of our IBHS services.

Main site address: 1547 Mill Creek Road, Newfoundland, PA 18445. Services are provided in the community across Carbon, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties in NEPA.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in behavioral management protocols.
• Collaborates with treatment team members to design and implement individualized behavior modification intervention plans.
• Identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques, recommending least restrictive behavioral change methods.
• Develops treatment plans, services, and outcome-based short-term goals for identified children/adolescents.
• Conducts assessments of the strengths and therapeutic needs of assigned children and their families.
• Attends and participates in Inter-Agency Service Planning Team (ISPT) meetings.
• Gathers written information on antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to evaluate the need for behavioral intervention and the effectiveness of current plans.
• Collaborates with other professionals and agencies to ensure unified services and continuity of care.
• Develops discharge planning criteria and works with families to assess needs and determine appropriate treatment modalities.
• Provides clinical services to adults and families when appropriate.
• Maintains written documentation and clinical records of therapeutic processes and progress.
• Submits billing-related documentation to facilitate payment of services.
• Participates in company orientation, in-service training, and Office of Mental Health training.
• Ensures confidentiality of program participants, records, and information.
• Maintains effective Multi-Disciplinary Team interactions.
• Acts as a mandated reporter under the Pennsylvania Child Protect Service Law.
• Travels to site visits and meetings.
• Provides coverage in emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Mental Health Master’s Degree with certification in ABA or other behavioral management, OR
• Other degree with 12 credits in behavior management AND 1 year of experience providing clinically supervised treatment to children AND 1 year of experience with behavioral interventions.

Benefits

• Clinical resources available throughout the country.
• Flexible schedules.
• Knowledgeable and experienced team members.

Pay

• Pay rate: $39/hr (Non-ABA) or $41/hr (ABA Qualified).
• Sign-on bonus:
  • Standard: $750 total, paid in increments of $250 at completion of training/on-boarding, after the first case worked, and at 90 days after the first case worked (contingent on meeting requirements).
  • Increased opportunity (for applicants prior to 12/31/2026): $2000 total, paid in increments of $500 at completion of training/on-boarding, $500 after the first case worked, and $1000 at 6 months after the first case worked (contingent on completing on-boarding, training, and providing services within 1 month of the offer).

About the Organization

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Founded in 1912 by special education pioneer Helena Devereux, we combine evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement to help change lives. We serve individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health needs, and child welfare concerns. Our team includes approximately 6,000 dedicated employees and independent contractors across multiple U.S. locations, impacting tens of thousands of lives annually.

Devereux fosters a culture of Servant Leadership, emphasizing quality programming, supportive environments, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is a drug-free workplace requiring drug screening.