Licensed Behavior Specialist
Chimes · Reading, PA · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$35/hrPart-time
Location: Wyomissing, PA | Program: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)
About the role
As a Licensed Behavior Specialist within our IBHS program, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and overseeing behavior support services. Under the guidance of a Clinical Coordinator, you’ll provide assessments, develop behavior management plans, and collaborate with families, schools, and treatment team members to drive lasting change. We welcome: Fully licensed Behavior Specialists, and Unlicensed LBS/BSL candidates with a Master’s degree, provided LBS or BSL certification is obtained/maintained as required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and comprehensive client evaluations
- Develop and oversee individualized behavior management and treatment plans
- Provide mobile, community‑based behavioral services in accordance with IBHS and best‑practice standards
- Deliver crisis assessment and stabilization services when needed
- Collect and analyze outcome data (e.g., CBCL, ATEC) for re‑authorizations and treatment planning
- Provide consultation and clinical guidance to Behavior Health Technicians (BHTs), parents, caregivers, teachers, and family members
- Maintain timely, high‑quality clinical documentation (progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries)
- Ensure accurate payroll and billing submissions
- Support service authorizations and re‑authorizations with required documentation
- Meet all Department of Human Services training requirements (16 hours annually)
- Participate in monthly individual supervision (minimum 1 hour)
- Attend required staff and program meetings
- Provide case consultation and supervision support as applicable
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, or a closely related field
- Degree must be from an accredited U.S. institution or evaluated foreign equivalent
- At least one year of full‑time experience providing mental or behavioral health services to children, youth, or young adults
- Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) preferred
- Will consider unlicensed candidates with a Master’s degree who possess or are eligible for BSL or LBS certification
- Acceptable credentials include: LBS, BSL, MSW, or LPC
- Clearances: PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting, Verification of non‑exclusion from Medicaid/Medicare programs
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) with Employer Match
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
- Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
- And More!
Pay
$35.00+/hour
Schedule
Part-Time (Potential to lead to Full-Time)