Behavior Specialist

Beacon Specialized Living; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living is seeking a Behavior Specialist to work in a residential setting in Michigan. You will develop individualized behavior support plans, coach direct care staff, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote person-centered, evidence-based care.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, data analysis, and documentation, with on-call rotation as needed. A Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field is required; Master’s preferred, and a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and interventions for individuals with complex, high-intensity behaviors.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and updating BSPs for individuals with behavioral needs.
• Training, mentoring, and coaching Care Team staff on effective interventions.
• Providing crisis intervention support and post-incident debriefings.
• Monitoring behavioral data, analyzing trends, and suggesting treatment adjustments.
• Collaborating with families and teams to support individual goals.
• Participating in care planning meetings and ensuring quality clinical outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and electronic records.
• Assisting with investigations related to abuse, neglect, or incidents.
• Participating in an on-call rotation as needed.

Skills

Behavioral assessment

Staff coaching

Crisis intervention

Data tracking

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Master's preferred

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day as a Behavior Specialist - Join Beacon and Help Transform Lives! 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 children and 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).

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
• 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
• 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