Licensed Behavior Specialist

About the role

This role involves designing, implementing, and overseeing behavior support services. You will conduct functional behavioral assessments, develop and oversee individualized behavior management and treatment plans, and provide crisis assessment and stabilization services.

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
• 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 LPCC

Qualifications

• Clearances: PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting, Verification of non-exclusion from Medicaid/Medicare programs

Skills

• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in data analysis and documentation

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"

Pay

$32.00 /hour

Schedule

Part-Time (Potential to lead to Full-Time)