Licensed Behavior Specialist

Chimes; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement options

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Df

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health,Dep

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Employer Match

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Bonus opportunities

Discounts through Tickets at Work

And More!

Job summary

Chimes in Wyomissing, PA, seeks a Licensed Behavior Specialist for the Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) program. You will design, implement, and oversee behavior support services under a Clinical Coordinator, performing assessments, creating behavior plans, and coordinating with families, schools, and the treatment team.

Fully licensed LBS candidates are welcome, with unlicensed candidates holding a Master’s degree and pursuing LBS/BSL certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, or related field.
• At least one year of full-time experience providing mental or behavioral health services to children, youth or young adults.
• Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) preferred.
• Unlicensed candidates with a Master’s degree may apply if eligible for BSL or LBS certification.
• Credentials include: LBS, BSL, MSW, or LPC.
• Clearances: PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting, Medicaid/Medicare non-exclusion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct FBAs and comprehensive client evaluations.
• Develop and oversee individualized behavior management and treatment plans.
• Provide mobile, community-based behavioral services in IBHS.
• Deliver crisis assessment and stabilization services as needed.
• Collect and analyze outcome data for re-authorizations and planning.
• Provide consultation to Behavioral Health Technicians, parents, caregivers, teachers, and families.

Skills

Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)

Collaboration with families/schools

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Our vast array of services— educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Location: Wyomissing, PA
Pay Rate: $35.00+/hour
Schedule: Part-Time (Potential to lead to Full-Time)
Program: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)

About the Role

As a Licensed Behavior Specialist within our IBHS program, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and overseeing behavior support services. Under the guidance of a Clinical Coordinator, you’ll provide assessments, develop behavior management plans, and collaborate with families, schools, and treatment team members to drive lasting change.

We welcome:

• Fully licensed Behavior Specialists, and
• Unlicensed LBS/BSL candidates with a Master’s degree, provided LBS or BSL certification is obtained/maintained as required.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and comprehensive client evaluations
• Develop and oversee individualized behavior management and treatment plans
• Provide mobile, community‑based behavioral services in accordance with IBHS and best‑practice standards
• Deliver crisis assessment and stabilization services when needed
• Collect and analyze outcome data (e.g., CBCL, ATEC) for re‑authorizations and treatment planning
• Provide consultation and clinical guidance to:
  • Behavior Health Technicians (BHTs)
  • Parents, caregivers, teachers, and family members

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely, high‑quality clinical documentation (progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries)
• Ensure accurate payroll and billing submissions
• Support service authorizations and re‑authorizations with required documentation
• Meet all Department of Human Services training requirements (16 hours annually)

Collaboration & Supervision

• Participate in monthly individual supervision (minimum 1 hour)
• Attend required staff and program meetings
• Provide case consultation and supervision support as applicable

What We're Looking For

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, or a closely related field
  • Degree must be from an accredited U.S. institution or evaluated foreign equivalent
• At least one year of full‑time experience providing mental or behavioral health services to children, youth, or young adults
• Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) preferred
• Will consider unlicensed candidates with a Master’s degree who possess or are eligible for BSL or LBS certification
• Acceptable credentials include: LBS, BSL, MSW, or LPC
• Clearances:PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting, Verification of non‑exclusion from Medicaid/Medicare programs

Why Join Chimes?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through 'Tickets at Work'
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

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