Behavioral Health Specialist

2 days ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Sevita Full-time
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. 


Clinical Specialist
Also known as Clinical Specialist/ Behavior Specialist (BSC) / Mental Health Specialist
Pay: $50,000–$55,000 annually, based on experience and certifications
📅 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, based on client needs.

📍 Location: Candidates may reside within commuting distance of Philadelphia, PA. The role requires some regional travel, including the ability to travel to the corporate office in Jenkintown, PA, and various service locations throughout the region.
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Please read the requirements carefully:
🎓 Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field and meet the required supervision criteria.
💼 Must have at least 2 years of related experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Behavioral Health Technician, or experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions.
🧠 Must have training in behavior modification techniques and/or experience providing behavior management treatment as required by the state or program funder.
💙 Must be willing to supervise and train staff in implementing ABA interventions and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).
🚗 Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services. No major moving violations.
📋 Must complete all state-required training and certifications within mandated timeframes.

 

Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your clinical and interpersonal skills to a team-based workplace that puts people first. As the Clinical Specialist you will Receive free BCBA supervision hours, and oversee implementation of ABA interventions by staff to clients. Ensuring interventions are being implemented in line with interventions detailed on the Behavior Support Plan. This is a job supervising staff to implement ABA interventions

 

  • Ensure that support plans and services adhere to Individual Plans, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. 
  • Complete structured assessment interviews with parents/care providers. 
  • Conduct observation of the individual in appropriate settings such as home, school, or community. 
  • Review social history information, complete functional assessments, and target appropriate behavior baseline information for each referred individual. 
  • Write and submit a summary of assessment and recommended behavior support plan components to interdisciplinary team (IDT) or operations leader, as applicable. 
  • Advocate for the human and civil rights of individuals receiving services from the agency by attending and presenting behavior support plan information to review committees. 
  • Document progress and activity; review records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintain confidentiality; complete billing documentation as applicable; organize and record all documentation in an accurate and timely manner. 
  • Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians, and case managers; implement the company’s Customer Service Standards.