Behavior Support Specialist — Empower Families & Youth

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education in Lexington, KY seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to provide services to families of children with severe emotional disturbances. The role focuses on engaging the child and family in weekly behavior skills training and developing client-centered service plans.

You will collaborate with families to address identified behaviors, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with licensure and funding requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related discipline.
• At least two years of experience in behavioral health.
• Clerical/administrative skills with ability to multitask and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Provide services based on client/family needs.
• Maintain detailed client files and required consent forms.
• Submit agency forms timely and accurately.
• Stay informed about current developments in the field.
• Build and maintain community referrals network.
• Maintain professional certification requirements (e.g., LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, etc.).
• Understand Medicaid, Michelle P. Waiver and third-party regulations.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Clerical skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related discipline

Job description

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education in Lexington, KY seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to provide services to families of children with severe emotional disturbances. The role focuses on engaging the child and family in weekly behavior skills training and developing client-centered service plans.

You will collaborate with families to address identified behaviors, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with licensure and funding requirements.