Lead Behavior Specialist

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Day (United States of America)

A Brief Overview

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.

• Why This Role Stands Out
• Leadership with Purpose – guide and mentor a team of behavioral specialists while maintaining an active clinical role
• Strategic Clinical Work – design and implement evidence-based behavior plans that drive measurable change
• Team-centered Environment – collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, schools, and families
• Professional Growth – participate in program development, staff training, and research or evaluation initiatives

What you will do

• 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.
• Education Qualifications
• Master's Degree psychology, social work, special education, school psychology, applied behavioral analysis or a similar field of study Required
• Experience Qualifications
• At least five (5) years experience with direct care of children with social, emotional and behavioral needs. Required
• Skills and Abilities
• 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other health care team providers.
• Licenses and Certifications
• Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. (CPI) - within 3 months - Required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - - Preferred or
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - - Preferred or
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - - Preferred or
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) - - Preferred
• To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
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