Child Behavior Specialist - LSW

Mindfully Behavioral Health • West Chester Township, OH

7h

About The Position

The Child Behavior Specialist facilitates therapeutic group sessions in classroom settings, typically with approximately 10 students per group. The minimum schedule is two sessions per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with opportunities to work additional days up to five days per week depending on program needs and availability. Sessions last approximately 2 hours and 31 minutes. Morning sessions are available Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:31 p.m.; afternoon sessions from 1:00 p.m. to 3:31 p.m. may be available based on program needs. The role may suit an Ohio Licensed Social Worker seeking supplemental income or a flexible schedule alongside other employment. Compensation is $20 per completed note, with an example of $200 per session when all 10 students are present.

The specialist leads groups, maintains a safe and structured environment, implements the Positive Leaps model of care and curriculum, and coordinates with the treatment team. The role includes implementing treatment goals and objectives set by the Program Coordinator, collecting progress data, communicating relevant information to a Supervisor, and maintaining clinical documentation in accordance with Ohio laws, payer requirements, and organizational policies. The specialist works with children of all ages and interacts professionally with families and staff in an active therapeutic environment.

Positive Leaps describes its workplace as diverse, inclusive, and supportive, with ongoing training and paid continuing education units, flexible scheduling, wellness perks, peer case consultations, clinician community, and administrative support. The position may involve exposure to blood and body fluids, physically aggressive children, and loud or prolonged screaming and crying. Applicants must be able to work in a very active environment and lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work.
• Active Ohio Social Worker License.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must be able to work with children of all ages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a very active environment and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass a vigorous background check.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills for managing classroom dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate therapeutic group sessions in approximately 2.5-hour blocks.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment for children.
• Implement the Positive Leaps model of care and curriculum to support clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to communicate progress and coordinate care.
• Prepare and maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with Ohio laws, third-party payer requirements, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Interact professionally and positively with children, families, and staff members.
• Adapt to a rapidly changing therapeutic environment.
• Implement treatment goals and objectives developed by the Program Coordinator.
• Collect data related to treatment goals and objectives.
• Communicate treatment progress and other relevant information to the Supervisor.
• Meet performance measures, including competency indicators.
• Organize the classroom effectively and assist with other classroom needs as they arise.
• Provide essential feedback to peers and Supervisors.
• Work with children of all ages.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and paid continuing education units (CEUs).
• Flexible scheduling.
• HealthiestYou by Teladoc.
• Crunch Fitness discounts.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Regular peer-to-peer case consultations.
• Small clinician pods and a wider network for connection, consultation, and professional growth.
• Back-office administrative support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level