Licensed Behavior Specialist

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.

What You’ll Do

Clinical 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
  
  
  
  

Documentation & Compliance

• 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)

Collaboration & Supervision

• Participate in monthly individual supervision (minimum 1 hour)


• Attend required staff and program meetings


• Provide case consultation and supervision support as applicable

What We're Looking For

• 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

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