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Keystone Human Services
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Intellectual Disability - Behavioral Health Professional

Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k

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Job Description

Keystone Human Services is seeking a full time Behavioral Health Professional to join our team in supporting adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disability. As a Behavioral Health Professional, you will promote person-centered care, develop behavioral support plans, and enhance the independence and well-being of the people we serve.

Behavioral Health Professionals earn $70,000 per year and have access to a competitive benefits package. Keystone Human Services values health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, career advancement, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more!

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized behavioral support plans
  • Promote Person-Centered Planning and Positive Approaches to skill development
  • Assist in designing teaching strategies that foster independence, responsibility, and autonomy
  • Utilize effective data collection systems to measure outcomes and improve program effectiveness
  • Train staff in treatment plan implementation and monitor clinical data for effectiveness
  • Provide education and training on relevant clinical topics to enhance staff knowledge
  • Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure ethical, evidence-based practices
  • Participate in inter-agency coordination and foster constructive relationships with allied providers
  • Maintain professional relationships with individuals served, their families, and team members
  • Stay informed on human services regulations, behavior change techniques, and treatment of challenging behaviors or dual diagnoses

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Gerontology or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • One year of postgraduate experience in behavioral treatment for individuals with IDD
  • Ability to respond effectively in high-stress or critical situations
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to interpret and apply written information
  • Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and learn web-based systems
  • Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle
  • Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications

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.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical documentationStaff trainingCrisis managementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookDual diagnosis treatment

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Career Context

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities pay on WeekdayDoc is up 22.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Harrisburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,369/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Keystone Human Services

Individual and Family Services
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
401K
Career Advancement
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Programs