Behavior Specialist: Clinical Coach & BSP Lead

Beacon Specialized Living; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living is seeking a compassionate Behavior Specialist to develop and implement individualized Behavior Support Plans across settings. You will coach care team staff, analyze outcomes, and help individuals achieve greater stability and independence through evidence-based behavioral supports.

You will collaborate with families, clinical professionals, and the interdisciplinary team, maintaining records, conducting assessments, and ensuring procedures are followed with fidelity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field required; Master's preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience with adults with mental illness and/or IDD.
• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and implementing interventions for complex, high-intensity behaviors.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and coaching staff to implement Behavior Support Plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Train, coach, and support staff in BSP implementation; model interventions during challenging behaviors.
• Collect and analyze behavioral data; prepare reports and recommendations.
• Provide crisis intervention and post-crisis debriefing as required.
• Maintain program records and ensure compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Staff coaching

Data analysis

MS Office

English proficiency

Independence

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Beacon Specialized Living is seeking a compassionate Behavior Specialist to develop and implement individualized Behavior Support Plans across settings. You will coach care team staff, analyze outcomes, and help individuals achieve greater stability and independence through evidence-based behavioral supports.

You will collaborate with families, clinical professionals, and the interdisciplinary team, maintaining records, conducting assessments, and ensuring procedures are followed with fidelity.