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Behavior Support Specialist
Job Category: Behavior Therapy
Requisition Number: BEHAV001297
Posting Details
Posted: November 6, 2025
Part-Time
LocationsShowing 1 location
Louisville, KY 40222, USA
Job Details
Description
Job Summary
To provide Behavior Support services to families of children with severe emotional disturbances by engaging the child and family in weekly behavior skills training activates. Behavior Support will follow a strengths-based model that will help develop and build skills that will help the child and family. Behavior Support Specialist will be responsible for developing a Service Plan that is focused on the child and family needs. The plan will address all behaviors that have been identified by the family, child and any collateral information The Behavior Support team will also help assist the family in any Case Management activates that can be beneficial to the youth and family.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provisions of services, based on the needs of the client/family
Efficient delivery of service and utilization of clients units
Maintain up to date and detailed client files (including all required consent forms, Session Notes, Outpatient Treatment Reviews (OTRs). Assessments, Behavior Plans, Discharge/Discontinuation Forms, etc.
Completion and timely submission of all agency forms
Maintain awareness of current developments pertinent to the field
Collaborate with case managers and other members of the team to ensure quality service
Maintain safety and security of the facility as needed
Develop and maintain a network of community referrals
Maintain up to date professional certification based (i.e. LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, LPA, LBA, etc.)
Maintain a detailed understanding of Medicaid, Michelle P. Waiver and/or 3rd party regulations regarding licensure, continuing education units, billing-procedures, etc.
Qualifications
Masters degree in social work or other related discipline
At least two years prior experience working in the behavioral health field
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Highly motivated and energetic during work hours
Responsibilities include mostly clerical, administrative work requiring vision and hearing
Dedicated to the success of children and family teams
Experience and competency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to multitask with excellent time management skills