Behavior Support Specialist (Independent Contractor)

Responsibilities Provides expertise in behavioral management protocols. Collaborates with other treatment team members to design and direct implementation of a behavior modification intervention plan individualized for each adult's needs. Identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques, and recommends least restrictive behavioral change methods. Develops treatment plan, services and outcome-based short-term goals for identified child/adolescent. Provides assessments of strengths and therapeutic needs of assigned children and their families. Attends and participates in Inter-Agency Service Planning Team (ISPT) meetings. Participates in Inter-Agency Service Planning Team (ISPT) meetings. Gathers written information on antecedents, behaviors and consequences to determine need for behavioral intervention, assess effectiveness of current behavior plan and identify problems with the plan. Collaborates with other involved professions and agencies to provide unified services and continuity of care to child and family. Develops discharge planning criteria. Works with families to determine assessment of family need and appropriate treatment modalities. Provides clinical services to adult and family when appropriate. Provides written documentation and clinical records of therapeutic process and progress. Submits applicable billing-related documentation to facilitate payment of services. Participates in orientation, in-service training, and Office of Mental Health training. Ensures confidentiality of program participants, records and information is maintained at all times. Maintains effective Multi-Disciplinary Team interactions. Acts as a mandated reporter under the Pennsylvania Child Protective Service Law. Travels to site visits and meetings. Provides coverage in emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Mental Health Master’s Degree with certification in ABA or other behavioral management. Other degree with 12 credits in behavior management AND 1 year experience providing clinically supervised treatment to children AND 1 year experience with behavioral interventions. Compensation PAY RATE: $39/hr (Non-ABA) or $41/hr (ABA Qualified) Payment for Sign-On: $250.00 at completion of training, $250.00 after first case worked, and $250.00 at 90 days after first case worked. For applicants prior to 6/30/2026: Sign-on bonus increased to $2,000 total in increments: $500.00 at completion of training, $500.00 after first case worked, $1,000.00 at 6 months after first case worked. This role is not eligible for benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Devereux