Behavior Specialist Consultant

Scranton Counseling Center; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Scranton Counseling Center, the largest behavioral health provider in the area, is looking for Behavior Specialists. Both full and part-time per diem positions are available. The responsibilities include conducting assessments, identifying goals, and implementing behavior modification plans for children on the autism spectrum.

Candidates must have a graduate mental health degree, valid Pennsylvania License, and the ability to work flexibly. Full-time staff enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering specialized clinical services to children and families.
• Ability to coordinate and participate in inter-agency meetings.
• Strong understanding of behavioral goal identification and intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical services in various settings outside the Center.
• Conduct assessments and implement behavior modification plans.
• Provide ongoing monitoring and supervision to treatment team members.

Skills

Behavior modification intervention plans

Assessment of behavioral issues

Flexible scheduling

Education

Graduate mental health degree

Valid Pennsylvania License

Job description

Job Description

Scranton Counseling Center, the area's largest behavioral health provider, has immediate openings for Behavior Specialists. Both full and part time per diem positions are available.

Specific duties involve delivery of specialized clinical services to children and families in settings other than the Center, including assessment, program design, and implementation of behavior modification intervention plans for children/adolescents on the autism spectrum.

Responsibilities include assessment of behavioral issues, identification of behavioral goals and specific intervention techniques, provision of ongoing monitoring of progress, serving as a primary lead treatment team member, coordinating and participating in inter‑agency meetings, and providing regular supervision and shadowing to TSS workers.

The Center employs a strength‑based systems approach to treatment and incorporates a CAASP model, which is child‑centered, family‑focused, least restrictive, and culturally sensitive.

Qualifications

Requirements include a graduate mental health degree and experience, and a valid Pennsylvania License as a Behavior Specialist, social worker, professional counselor, or psychologist. Individuals without these credentials cannot be considered. Ability to work a flexible schedule is also required.

Pennsylvania Act 33 child abuse, Act 34 criminal records, and FBI criminal background clearances, and a valid Pa Driver’s License are required.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive attractive salary. Benefits for full‑time staff include paid employee health, eye, dental insurance, life and long‑term disability insurance, sick/annual/holiday pay, pension, tuition reimbursement, and more.

We’re a rapidly growing entity, providing timely, high quality services in a compassionate manner. We offer candidates a career, not just a job.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.