Behavioral Health Specialist, DDBP Early Intensive Behavior Intervention Classroom
About The Position
Join Cincinnati Children's Autism Early Intervention Program, where you'll work directly with young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a collaborative, classroom-style environment focused on communication, social development, learning, and behavioral success. As a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS), you'll play a key role in helping children build meaningful skills while supporting families through one of the most important stages of development. Whether you're growing your career in behavioral health, psychology, education, counseling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis, or healthcare, this role offers hands-on experience and opportunities for professional growth within a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare system.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience working in a behavioral health role.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field.
- Experience working with children.
- Familiarity with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with young children with ASD in both group and one-on-one settings.
- Help children develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills.
- Implement individualized treatment and learning plans designed by the care team.
- Reinforce positive behaviors and support skill acquisition through evidence-based interventions.
- Support children in a structured, preschool-like therapeutic setting.
- Lead or assist with therapeutic activities, learning stations, and skill-building groups.
- Maintain a safe, organized environment that promotes participation and success.
- Respond to behavioral challenges using team-based intervention strategies.
- Collaborate with psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other specialists.
- Support parent and caregiver education under clinical supervision.
- Participate in team planning meetings and multidisciplinary treatment discussions.
- Help families celebrate progress and achieve meaningful goals.
- Document patient responses and treatment activities accurately.
- Collect and manage behavioral and educational data.
- Assist with treatment plan updates and progress reporting.
- Help ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for every child served.
Benefits
- Full-Time Benefits Eligible
- Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
