ABA Insurance Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) - Salary

Job Description

Job Description

ABA Insurance Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)

Department: ABA Insurance Services
Reports To: Program Director of Clinical ABA Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time (Based On 40 hours/week, W-2/Benefits Eligible)
Salary Range: $60,000–$70,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

THIS POSITION REQUIRES SERVICE DELIVERY ACROSS CLIENT HOME, CLINIC, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS THROUGHOUT PHILADELPHIA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES.

About Abundant Life Family Services (ALFS)

Abundant Life Family Services (ALFS) is a comprehensive behavioral health organization providing insurance-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), IBHS services, Early Intervention (0–3 and 3–5), school-based programming, clinic-based services, and community-based support throughout Philadelphia and surrounding counties.

Our mission is to revive hope and transform families one child at a time through high-quality, ethical, culturally responsive, and outcomes-driven care. We are committed to clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to standards aligned with BHCOE/CASP best practices.

At ALFS, we go beyond traditional ABA therapy. Our approach is personalized, comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based, ensuring that each child receives the highest quality care tailored to their unique needs.

Position Summary

The Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) provides behavioral assessment, clinical oversight, and treatment support within ALFS’s ABA Insurance Program. Services are delivered across home, clinic, school, and community settings.

The LBS works collaboratively with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), the Lead BCBA, Lead RBT, Assistant Director of Service Delivery, and the Clinical Director to ensure high-quality, ethical, and medically necessary ABA services are delivered consistently across programs.

This role includes both direct and indirect billable responsibilities and requires strong clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and insurance-compliant documentation practices.

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)

• Develop, implement, and revise Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

• Contribute to comprehensive ABA treatment plans in collaboration with clinical leadership

• Analyze behavioral data and create graphs to monitor client progress

• Ensure goals are measurable, individualized, and aligned with medical necessity criteria

Service Delivery & Insurance Compliance

• Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with agency policies and payer requirements

• Maintain required billable productivity standards

• Complete documentation in accordance with commercial insurance and IBHS standards

• Participate in reauthorization processes and peer reviews as required

• Ensure compliance with all state, licensing, and regulatory requirements

Clinical Collaboration & Leadership Alignment

• Collaborate closely with BCBAs and the Lead BCBA regarding treatment planning and case oversight

• Partner with the Lead RBT to support implementation fidelity and staff development

• Work alongside the Assistant Director of Service Delivery to ensure scheduling efficiency, service consistency, and quality assurance

• Maintain open communication with the Clinical Director regarding clinical concerns, ethical considerations, and program development

• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and clinical team meetings

Supervision & Staff Support

• Provide supervision and clinical guidance to ABA-PCA, BHT, and RBT staff

• Model implementation of behavioral protocols

• Provide performance feedback and skill-building support

• Monitor treatment fidelity and consistency across service settings

Family Collaboration

• Provide caregiver training aligned with treatment plans

• Support generalization of skills across environments

• Maintain professional, timely communication with families and stakeholders

Professional Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field

• Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) in good standing with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in ABA and/or behavioral health settings

• Proficiency conducting Functional Behavior Assessments

• Experience writing behavior plans and progress reports

• Strong professional writing and documentation skills

• Experience with data collection, graphing, and progress monitoring

• Knowledge of IBHS and commercial insurance requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• BCBA certification or actively pursuing BCBA credential

• Experience supervising RBTs or BHT staff

• Experience in clinic and community-based ABA service models

• Experience using EMR systems (Rethink, CentralReach, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage

• Dental and vision insurance

• 4+ weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, inclusive of vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• PTO accrual and usage are administered in accordance with ALFS policy and applicable local regulations

• Professional development and advancement opportunities within ALFS

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abundant Life Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under applicable law.