Who We Are:
Beacon Specialized Living is a mission-based business devoted to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities in a variety of settings including small group residential settings, community-based day programs, and supported person's homes. We have offices in Fairfax and Prince William Counties where these positions would be based out of.
We offer a supportive environment to build your career in clinical human services through our inclusive company culture and best-practice approach. We offer both flexibility and work-life balance in this unique role, something that is rarely found in the mental and behavioral health fields.
What We are Looking For:
We are currently hiring Licensed Behavior Specialists . We are looking for employees who are flexible in spirit, have a positive attitude and are capable of supporting people with significant behavioral challenges. Do you enjoy expanding your skills, want a collaborative work environment, and are capable of supporting people with significant behavioral challenges? Then this position is the perfect fit for you!
What You Will Do as a Behavior Specialist:
Provide crisis stabilization to supported persons and ensure their health and safety
Provide Therapeutic Consultation Services to supported persons in accordance with company policies and procedures and Virginia Licensing and Medicaid requirements
Develop behavior plans
Implement positive behavior supports to include assessing and restructuring the environment to decrease maladaptive behaviors and increase adaptive behaviors
Train and evaluate staff on behavior plans
What You'll Be Compensated:
Annual salary up to $80,000, depending on credentials and experience.
We offer a competitive $2,000 sign on bonus, $1,000 at time of hire and another $1,000 after 3 months of billing!
An array of benefits to include Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Piad orientation and training program for a smooth transition
Flexible schedule
401(k) with match
Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
Paid holidays
Voluntary benefits, such as short term disability, long term disability, pet insurance
Free life insurance plan
Free CEUs!
Employee discounts to local vendors
Additional bonus opportunities
hybrid work schedule once fully trained
What You Need to Have:
Position requires at a minimum: BA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, or a related area from an accredited college or university
Three years of documented experience working with special needs and challenging behaviors, particularly with the ID/DD population
Experience in developing behavior plans; MA/MS preferred
BCaBA, PBSF, BCBA, or unrestricted clinical licensure in VA such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist are REQUIRED
Documentation of experience working with/developing behavior plans with special needs populations is REQUIRED
Significant experience working with ABA-based supports or in an environment that is committed to positive behavioral supports
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends and be able to respond to crisis situations
Interested in joining Beacon Specialized Living and making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? We are thrilled to work with you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
LCSW, LPC, BCBA, or BCaBA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Permanent