Licensed Behavior Specialist - Intellectual Disabilities

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