Licensed Behavior Specialist - Intellectual Disabilities Job at Beacon Specialized Living Services, Woodbridge, VA

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  • Beacon Specialized Living Services
  • Woodbridge, VA

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-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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Currently hiring, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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