Neurodevelopmental Care Coordinator | ABA & UM Specialist

Community Behavioral Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Behavioral Health in Philadelphia seeks a licensed Behavior Specialist to lead utilization management and care coordination for pediatric ABA services. You will participate in interagency meetings, ensure medical necessity criteria are applied, and support families and providers across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities include authorizing treatment, conducting crisis consultations, reviewing service authorizations, and maintaining documentation in CBH systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or Special Education preferred; related fields acceptable with coursework in ABA.
• Minimum 2 years direct clinical experience with children; ABA with autism/neurodevelopmental disorders preferred.
• PA License as Behavior Specialist (BSL) required; PA Child Abuse Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of behavioral health care services and criteria in UM activities.
• Complete utilization management activities and care coordination with system partners.
• Authorize/extend treatment where medical necessity criteria are met.
• Conduct crisis consultations and progress monitoring reviews as needed.
• Maintain accurate daily logs and participate in supervision and team meetings.

Skills

Excellent clinical case conceptualiz

Meeting facilitation

Proactive planning

Flexibility

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal and collaboration

MS Office

Excel

Typing 40 wpm

Teamwork

Time management

BACB ethics

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master’s degree in ABA or related field

Tools

PA License as Behavior Specialist (BSL)

Job description

Community Behavioral Health in Philadelphia seeks a licensed Behavior Specialist to lead utilization management and care coordination for pediatric ABA services. You will participate in interagency meetings, ensure medical necessity criteria are applied, and support families and providers across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities include authorizing treatment, conducting crisis consultations, reviewing service authorizations, and maintaining documentation in CBH systems.