Licensed Behavior Specialist
Chimes
Location
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Salary
$32 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Licensed Behavior Specialist is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of formal behavior management plans and conducting functional behavioral assessments for IBHS clients under clinical supervision. Key duties include providing clinical mobile service delivery, collecting outcome data, and offering consultation to caregivers regarding prescribed behavioral interventions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling, along with one year of full-time experience providing mental health services to children, youth, or young adults. Required licensure includes MSW, BSL, or LPC, and successful completion of necessary Pennsylvania state clearances is mandatory.
Job description
Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.
Location
- Wyomissing,
- PA
- Pay
- Rate: $32.00+/hour
- Schedule:
- Part-Time (Potential to lead to
- Full-Time)
- 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.
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
Why join chimes?
Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week)
- 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!
Want to learn more?
To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers [https://chimes.org/Careers].
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Discounts
- 403(b) with Employer Match