Behavior Specialist
Beacon Specialized LivingKalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Posted April 1, 2026
24.04 - 26.44 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Beacon is a successful and national private-equity backed behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors.
Job Description
The Behavior Specialist plays a critical role in providing specialized behavioral support services to individuals across various settings, including developing and implementing individualized behavior intervention plans and providing training and support to Care Team Staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field required, Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working with both mentally ill and intellectually disabled adult populations is preferred
- Experience with behavioral assessments and interventions with complex, high intense/high frequency behaviors is required
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language required
