Lead Pediatric Behavior Specialist and Team Leader

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOP is seeking a Lead Behavior Specialist to lead a team of behavioral specialists while remaining actively involved in clinical work with children and adolescents facing complex emotional and behavioral challenges. This is more than a caseload — it’s about shaping treatment strategies and improving program outcomes.

You will supervise staff, design evidence-based behavior plans, collaborate with schools and families, and participate in staff training and program development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, special education, school psychology, applied behavioral analysis or a similar field required.
• At least five (5) years of direct care experience with children with social, emotional and behavioral needs required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary behavior therapist for assigned patients, developing and implementing treatment interventions.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and track patient target behaviors.
• Provide psychoeducational, social, and emotional skills training (and psychotherapy if licensed).
• Coordinate daily treatment room operations, including schedules, staff coverage, and activities.
• Supervise and mentor Behavior Specialists and Assistants in implementing protocols and activities.
• Train, orient, and mentor new behavior team staff.
• Ensure accurate and timely patient documentation and compliance with policies.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and implement non-violent crisis interventions when needed.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve program performance and efficiency.
• Participate in program development, research, and staff professional development activities.

Skills

Child development

Youth psychopathology

Therapy techniques

Behavioral methodology

English communication

Computer skills

Staff leadership

Problem solving

Independent collaboration

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

CHOP is seeking a Lead Behavior Specialist to lead a team of behavioral specialists while remaining actively involved in clinical work with children and adolescents facing complex emotional and behavioral challenges. This is more than a caseload — it’s about shaping treatment strategies and improving program outcomes.

You will supervise staff, design evidence-based behavior plans, collaborate with schools and families, and participate in staff training and program development.