Behavioral Health Worker I

UPMC Western Behavioral Health’s Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) program is looking for a compassionate Behavioral Health Worker I to join our team!

At EIBI, we take pride in delivering high quality ABA treatment to very young children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this role, you will join a highly supportive team who deliver evidence-based interventions to children and adolescents experiencing significant behavioral health challenges throughout Allegheny County. You will help them build skills, manage crises, and remain successful in their communities. You'll provide direct treatment, implement behavioral and safety plans, facilitate therapeutic activities, collaborate with families and treatment teams, and complete clinical documentation that supports quality care.

In this daytime role, you will typically provide two treatment sessions each day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. As a community-based program, travel throughout Allegheny County is an essential part of the position, allowing you to meet children and families where they are and deliver support where it is needed most. Travel time between appointments is considered paid work time, and mileage reimbursement is provided. Beyond direct service delivery, you'll have dedicated time for documentation, supervision, staff meetings, and team collaboration within a structured 40-hour workweek. You'll be supported by a skilled and collaborative team that values professional growth, individualized care, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of the families we serve.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about working with young children and making a meaningful impact in their lives. Experience with IBSH, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or autism services is preferred. In this role, you'll have the unique opportunity to receive BCBA training and supervision from a trainer-approved BCBA, supporting your professional growth and development in the field.

Key Information: 

• Schedule : Monday-Friday, 830a-5p

• Location : Quantum Building, Southside. This position will require travel in the community. 

• MUST have a reliable vehicle & driver's license. 

• Dress Code : Casual, comfortable & kid friendly. 

• Deliver individual and group behavioral health services using evidence-based interventions to support children and adolescents at risk of hospitalization or higher levels of care.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans, behavioral programs, crisis interventions, assessments, and patient progress in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. 
• Provide 1:1 support across clinic, home, school, community and emergency settings while partnering with families and service providers to promote stabilization and skill development. 

• Maintain accurate documentation, data collection, progress tracking, and program evaluation activities to support quality care and outcomes. Participate in treatment team meetings, staff training, and professional collaboration while maintaining confidentiality and positive relations with patients, families and colleagues. 

   

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or similar human service-related field. 
• If Bachelor's degree in any other field, MUST have at least ONE year of full-time paid work experience in a job that involved direct contact with children or adolescents. 
• One of the following certifications would be preferred but not required ; BCaBA, RBT, BCAT.

ATTENTION: BACHELORS TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Driver's License  

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran