Licensed Behavior Specialist - Intellectual Disabilities

Company: Beacon Specialized Living Services
Location: Woodbridge
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

*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-timePay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 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 insuranceSchedule:* Day shift* Evening shift* Monday to Friday* On call* Weekends as neededLicense/Certification:* LCSW, LPC, BCBA, or BCaBA (Preferred)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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