Lead Behavior Interventionist

St. Joseph's Villa•Richmond, VA

23h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Clinical Director and/or Educational Services leadership, this role provides behavioral oversight, clinical collaboration, and staff supervision to ensure high-quality psycho-educational and behavioral services for students with behavioral and developmental needs. The Lead Behavior Interventionist plays a critical role in assessing student behavior, supporting staff during behavioral escalations, guiding implementation of Behavior Support Plans, and supervising a caseload of counselors. This position is ideal for a behavior professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and is passionate about supporting students, families, and staff. All work is performed in alignment with the mission, values, and guiding principles of St. Joseph’s Villa and the highest professional and ethical standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with 2+ years of experience working with children with behavioral or developmental disabilitiesOR4+ years of equivalent experience with the relevant population
Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification (required)
Strong skills in behavior assessment, data collection, and staff coaching
Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Valid Virginia driver’s license with a good driving record
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a special education or therapeutic school setting preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as an active member of the program’s Clinical Team
Provide ongoing behavioral assessment and communicate concerns or changes in student performance to the Clinical Director
Assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of Behavior Support Plans
Support classroom staff during student behavioral escalations, including participation in code responses
Provide consultation and coaching to teachers and support staff on behavior plan implementation
Oversee training and consistent use of behavior management systems for assigned students
Monitor behavior data collection and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
Participate in treatment team meetings and ensure follow-through on clinical decisions
Supervise a caseload of counselors, including: Coordinating required trainings Providing performance feedback and coaching Supporting performance improvement and addressing compliance concerns
Provide direct psycho-educational and behavioral services to students and families, individually and in groups
Participate in student intake, admissions, discharge planning, and progress/evaluation reporting
Collaborate with teachers, Operations staff, and leadership during student crises
Design and implement in-service training programs on best practices and innovations in the field
Maintain active RBT certification and comply with BACB standards
Maintain sight and sound supervision of students
Follow all mandated reporting requirements related to suspected abuse or neglect
Participate in faculty meetings, staff meetings, parent conferences, after-school and evening programs as needed
Attend required trainings and professional development opportunities
Perform other duties as assigned