Behavior Specialist

Beacon Specialized Living; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living in Michigan is seeking a Behavior Specialist to partner with care teams, develop individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), and deliver person-centered, evidence-based services. The role includes mentoring direct care staff, providing crisis intervention when needed, monitoring data, and contributing to care planning meetings to improve outcomes.

A bachelor’s degree in psychology and strong communication are required; 21+ with valid driver’s license and MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and implementing interventions for individuals with complex needs.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).
• Train, mentor, and coach Care Team staff on behavioral interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention support and post-incident debriefings.
• Monitor behavioral data, analyze trends, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Participate in care planning meetings and contribute to positive clinical outcomes.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Crisis management

Staff coaching/mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM

At Beacon, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life. As a leading, private equity-backed behavioral health organization, we provide residential services and supports for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Autism, Severe Mental Illness (SMI), and complex behavioral needs across the country. We're looking for a compassionate, skilled Behavior Specialist who is passionate about improving lives, empowering care teams, and creating meaningful, lasting change for the individuals we support.

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week; Monday-Friday). The Behavior Specialist will cover a regional territory including Burton, Davison, Fenton, Grand Blanc and Lapeer, Michigan.

What You'll Do

As a Behavior Specialist, you'll be a key clinical partner, developing individualized behavior support strategies while coaching and supporting direct care staff. You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote positive outcomes and ensure individuals receive person-centered, evidence-based care.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Developing, implementing, and updating individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs)
• Training, mentoring, and coaching Care Team staff on effective behavioral interventions
• Providing crisis intervention support and post-incident debriefings
• Monitoring behavioral data, analyzing trends, and recommending treatment adjustments
• Collaborating with families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support individual goals
• Participating in care planning meetings and contributing to positive clinical outcomes
• Maintaining accurate documentation and electronic records
• Assisting with investigations related to abuse, neglect, or behavioral incidents
• Participating in an on-call rotation as needed

What We're Looking For - Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field (Master's preferred)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and implementing interventions for individuals with complex, high-intensity behaviors and psychiatric needs.
• Experience teaching and coaching staff to implement Behavior Support Plans
• Valid driver's license
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet state and regulatory requirements

Preferred Experience

• 1-2 years of experience supporting adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and/or Serious Mental Illness. (Prior RBT experience a plus)
• Experience working within residential or community-based behavioral health settings

What Makes You Successful

• Compassionate and person-centered
• Calm under pressure with strong crisis management skills
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Passionate about mentoring others and improving quality of care