Licensed Behavior Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Licensed Behavior Specialist

(LBS)

Silver Lining ABA is an organization serving individuals with Autism and other mental health diagnoses across the lifespan. We are a small organization driven by our values and an enduring desire to help our clients reach their goals and be as successful as possible. We put our clients first and are dedicated to making meaningful changes in their lives. This means we work together as a team, collaborating to problem solve, supporting one another in all that we do, and remaining current with research guiding best practices in our field.

We are seeking a dynamic, dedicated Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) to join our team of professionals providing services to our early childhood learners in Cambria County. You will supervise client cases to ensure the highly effective implementation of ABA services while providing support to clinicians working one-on-one with clients/students across a variety of settings. This is a managerial position with direct reports.

Work/life balance is important to us. As a LBS with Silver Lining ABA, we require 27 billable hours per week. Caseloads are deliberately kept at a manageable level of 4 - 5 day clients and 1 - 3 afternoon clients for an average caseload of 7 clients. You'll supervise between 2 - 4 RBTs, which entails two thirty-minute meetings per month. We offer the opportunity for quarterly bonuses if increased billable hours are desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee treatment programs, including behavior and skill acquisition programs.
  • Train and supervise staff in the implementation of programs and skill acquisition.
• Conduct assessments, including functional analysis.
• Observe clients and staff across settings.
• Participate in professional development activities (supervise RBTs, maintain BCBA certification and state requirements for licensure).
• Conduct new client intakes.
• Collaborate with families and other providers (i.e. wraparound, doctors, schools, and insurance companies).
• Promote a culture/climate of open communication, collaboration, and share accountability for operations and delivery of quality programs and services.

Requirements

• Must have PA Behavior Specialist License
• Must pass mandatory background checks
• Must be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm with availability to work at least two evenings per week
• Must be physically able to keep up with active children
• Commutable across Cambria County
• Comfortable working with clients aged 2 - 18

Silver Lining ABA offers the benefits of a big business with the feel of a small company

• Benefits (exact package varies based on full-time or part-time status)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Medical Package
    • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • 401K retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Career development opportunities
  • Annual performance evaluations and salary increases
  • Unparalleled training and advancement opportunities
  • Opportunities to present at regional and national conferences
  • Opportunities to collaborate within and across disciplines
  • A stable, nurturing environment that allows you to grow personally and professionally

Silver Lining ABA. is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veterans