Lead Behavior Specialist
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Lead Behavior Specialist
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Hamilton Township, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
Are you a behavioral health professional who thrives in leadership, problem-solving, and hands-on clinical work? CHOP is seeking a Lead Behavior Specialist to take on a high-impact role working with children and adolescents facing complex emotional and behavioral challenges. This position is ideal for someone who wants more than a caseload – someone ready to lead a team, shape treatment strategies, and influence program outcomes. This role stands out for its emphasis on leadership with purpose, guiding and mentoring a team of behavioral specialists while maintaining an active clinical role. It involves strategic clinical work, designing and implementing evidence-based behavior plans that drive measurable change. The environment is team-centered, fostering collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals, schools, and families. There are opportunities for professional growth through participation in program development, staff training, and research or evaluation initiatives.
Requirements
- Master's Degree psychology, social work, special education, school psychology, applied behavioral analysis or a similar field of study
- At least five (5) years experience with direct care of 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.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other health care team providers.
- Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. (CPI) - within 3 months
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (Pennsylvania)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (Pennsylvania)
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Pennsylvania)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary behavior therapist for assigned patients, developing and implementing treatment interventions.
- Conduct functional behavioral assessments and track patient target behaviors.
- Provide psychoeducational, social, and emotional skills training (and psychotherapy if licensed).
- Coordinate daily treatment room operations, including schedules, staff coverage, and activities.
- Supervise and provide guidance to 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 all 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
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