Licensed Behavior Specialist

Licensed Behavior Specialist

Job Category: Clinical Service

Location: Wyomissing, PA Pay Rate: $32.00+/hour Schedule: Part-Time (Potential to lead to Full-Time) Program: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)

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.

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.

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!

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