Lead Behavior Specialist
About The Position
CHOP is seeking a Lead Behavior Specialist to provide hands-on clinical care and leadership for a team supporting children and adolescents with complex emotional and behavioral challenges. The role combines direct patient treatment with staff guidance, treatment strategy development, and work to improve program outcomes. The Lead Behavior Specialist serves as the primary behavior therapist for assigned patients, develops and implements evidence-based behavior interventions, and collaborates with multidisciplinary professionals, schools, families, and leadership. The position also contributes to program development, staff training, and research or evaluation initiatives.
Requirements
- Master's degree in psychology, social work, special education, school psychology, applied behavioral analysis, or a similar field.
- At least five years of experience providing direct care to children with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Knowledge of typical and atypical child and adolescent development and related areas.
- Knowledge of youth psychopathology.
- Knowledge of therapy and psychological assessment techniques with youth and families.
- Knowledge of behavioral methodology and principles.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
- Computer skills, including familiarity with word-processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
- Ability to direct and motivate staff teams.
- Critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other health care team providers.
- Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within three months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
- Pennsylvania Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary behavior therapist for assigned patients and develop and implement treatment interventions.
- Conduct functional behavioral assessments and track patient target behaviors.
- Provide psychoeducational, social, and emotional skills training, and provide psychotherapy if licensed.
- Coordinate daily treatment room operations, including schedules, staff coverage, and activities.
- Supervise and guide Behavior Specialists and Assistants in implementing protocols and activities.
- Train, orient, and mentor new behavior team staff.
- Ensure accurate and timely patient documentation and compliance with policies and regulations.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and implement non-violent crisis interventions when needed.
- Collaborate with leadership to improve program performance and efficiency.
- Participate in program development, research, and staff professional development activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
