What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Behavior Specialist position at Chimes?
Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.
Location: Wyomissing, PA
Pay Rate: $35.00 /hour
Schedule: Part-Time (Potential to lead to Full-Time)
Program: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)
About the Role
As a Licensed Behavior Specialist within our IBHS program, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and overseeing behavior support services. Under the guidance of a Clinical Coordinator, you’ll provide assessments, develop behavior management plans, and collaborate with families, schools, and treatment team members to drive lasting change.
We welcome:
- Fully licensed Behavior Specialists, and
- Unlicensed LBS/BSL candidates with a Master’s degree, provided LBS or BSL certification is obtained/maintained as required.
What You’ll Do
Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and comprehensive client evaluations
- Develop and oversee individualized behavior management and treatment plans
- Provide mobile, community‑based behavioral services in accordance with IBHS and best‑practice standards
- Deliver crisis assessment and stabilization services when needed
- Collect and analyze outcome data (e.g., CBCL, ATEC) for re‑authorizations and treatment planning
- Provide consultation and clinical guidance to:
- Behavior Health Technicians (BHTs)
- Parents, caregivers, teachers, and family members
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain timely, high‑quality clinical documentation (progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries)
- Ensure accurate payroll and billing submissions
- Support service authorizations and re‑authorizations with required documentation
- Meet all Department of Human Services training requirements (16 hours annually)
Collaboration & Supervision
- Participate in monthly individual supervision (minimum 1 hour)
- Attend required staff and program meetings
- Provide case consultation and supervision support as applicable
What We're Looking For
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, or a closely related field
- Degree must be from an accredited U.S. institution or evaluated foreign equivalent
- At least one year of full‑time experience providing mental or behavioral health services to children, youth, or young adults
- Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) preferred
- Will consider unlicensed candidates with a Master’s degree who possess or are eligible for BSL or LBS certification
- Acceptable credentials include: LBS, BSL, MSW, or LPC
- Clearances: PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting, Verification of non‑exclusion from Medicaid/Medicare programs
Why Join Chimes?
Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) with Employer Match
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
- Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
- And More!
Want to learn more?
To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.
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