The Behavior Support Specialist provides family-oriented, individual and group mental health services, skills training, medication and parenting support, and intensive case management to youth and families in their homes and communities.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid leave, retirement plan with match, mileage reimbursement, tuition assistance, and development opportunities.
Responsibilities involve conducting client visits, delivering trauma-informed care, adhering to treatment plans and program curricula, documenting services accurately, participating in training and supervision, providing crisis intervention, maintaining caseloads, and complying with regulations and standards.
Qualifications vary by program: a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field with at least one year of youth mental health experience is preferred; a high school diploma with five years of experience may suffice. Master's degree is preferred for community-based services.