Job detail
Behavior Specialist II
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/27/2026
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary
$51,730 - $64,660 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The behavior specialist ii provides direct clinical care and individualized behavioral support to children and adolescents with complex emotional and psychiatric needs. They also serve as a mentor to junior staff and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement and monitor treatment plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education, or a related field and possess at least three years of experience in direct care for youth. Proficiency in behavioral methodology and strong communication skills are essential for this role.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCommunicationMentoringTreatment planningProblem solvingData trackingCrisis interventionPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationBehavior modificationYouth developmentApplied behavior analysisNon-violent crisis interventionBehavioral rehabilitationSocial-emotional skills instruction