Beacon Specialized Living·Kalamazoo, Michigan
The Behavior Specialist develops and implements individualized behavior support plans while training and coaching care staff on effective interventions. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor behavioral data and ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care.
Make a Difference Every Day as a Behavior Specialist - Join Beacon and Help Transform Lives!
At Beacon, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life.
As a leading, private equity-backed behavioral health organization, we provide residential services and supports for children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Autism, Severe Mental Illness (SMI), and complex behavioral needs across the country.
We're looking for a compassionate, skilled Behavior Specialist who is passionate about improving lives, empowering care teams, and creating meaningful, lasting change for the individuals we support.
This is a full-time position (40 hours/week; Monday-Friday) What You'll Do As a Behavior Specialist, you'll be a key clinical partner, developing individualized behavior support strategies while coaching and supporting direct care staff.
You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote positive outcomes and ensure individuals receive person-centered, evidence-based care.
Your Impact Will Include: Developing, implementing, and updating individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) Training, mentoring, and coaching Care Team staff on effective behavioral interventions Providing crisis intervention support and post-incident debriefings Monitoring behavioral data, analyzing trends, and recommending treatment adjustments Collaborating with families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support individual goals Participating in care planning meetings and contributing to positive clinical outcomes Maintaining accurate documentation and electronic records Assisting with investigations related to abuse, neglect, or behavioral incidents Participating in an on-call rotation as needed What We're Looking For - Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field (Master's preferred) Must be at least 21 years of age Experience conducting behavioral assessments and implementing interventions for individuals with complex, high-intensity behaviors Experience teaching and coaching staff to implement Behavior Support Plans Valid driver's license Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to pass required background checks and meet state and regulatory requirements Preferred Experience 1–2 years of experience supporting adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and/or Serious Mental Illness Experience working within residential or community-based behavioral health settings What Makes You Successful Compassionate and person-centered Calm under pressure with strong crisis management skills Excellent communicator and relationship builder Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams Passionate about mentoring others and improving quality of care
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field and possess experience in conducting behavioral assessments and implementing interventions. Strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks are also required.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Michigan often draw steady interest because employers need independently licensed clinicians who can provide consistent weekly availability. For this LMSW role, competition may center on licensure status, schedule flexibility, and readiness to meet a 25-session, 30-hour weekly commitment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then confirm your Michigan licensure and availability before applying.
Behavior Specialist
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