Autism - Behavioral Health Specialist
Listed compensation
starts at $60K
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Job Description
Keystone Autism Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team in making a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we support.
Responsibilities Include
- Supervisory role that oversees the supports of adults with Autism in the community (home, school, work)
- Clinical role that develops and assesses Individual Support Plans (ISP) and provides behavioral support and skill building services for adults living with Autism
- Provides face-to-face, remote and administrative support based upon the needs of the individuals
- Conducts in-home assessments and administers psychological tools to assess each individual’s specific needs
- Promotes the use and application of Person-Centered Planning to develop skills within each person supported
- Monitors and evaluates data towards goal progress
Benefits
Full Time Position
- Salary starts at $60,000 per year., may increase based on relevant work experience
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K and more
- Generous paid time off program
- Tuition reimbursement available per eligibility requirements
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Educational Requirements: (One of the Following)
Master’s degree in social work, education, psychology, or applied behavior analysis (ABA)
Master’s degree in counseling (i. e. mental health, marriage and family, etc.) with at least 33% ABA course work
Master’s degree in unrelated field and PA Behavior Specialist License
Minimum Requirements
- Experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing behavioral support plans
- Experience working with individuals living with autism
- Valid driver’s license and daily access to a properly maintained and insured vehicle
Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including motor vehicle record and criminal background checks
Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Specialist oversees support for adults with autism by developing and assessing Individual Support Plans (ISP) and providing behavioral skill-building services. The role involves conducting in-home assessments, monitoring data progress, and providing a mix of face-to-face, remote, and administrative support.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, education, psychology, applied behavior analysis, or counseling, or a related field with a PA Behavior Specialist License. Applicants are required to have experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing support plans, along with a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 18% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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