Behavior Support Specialist

Job Title: Behavior Support Specialist
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Part-time
Salary: $27-32/hr
Date Posted: August 26, 2026

About the Role
Clarvida is hiring a Behavior Support Specialist to develop and implement positive behavior support plans in collaboration with clients, families, and care teams. This is a full-time, field-based role with travel required across northeast and/or central Pennsylvania. You'll conduct functional assessments and use evidence-based strategies to help participants thrive without the use of restraint procedures.

Responsibilities

● Conduct comprehensive functional behavior assessments

● Develop behavior support plans using positive, non-restrictive strategies

● Collaborate with participants, families, and interdisciplinary teams

● Ensure plans comply with applicable standards and regulations

● Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes

● Travel extensively throughout assigned Pennsylvania regions

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work,

Counseling, Education, ABA or similar human services field. 

• Master’s Degree with 50% or more of ABA course work, if degree is not in one of the above fields

• At least 1 year of experience in either a CASSP service system or employed by a licensed mental health services agency or subcontracted agency. Or completed training in conducting and using a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), and in positive behavioral support.

Training must be provided by the Bureau of Autism Services, or an accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications

● PA Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)

Compensation & Benefits

● Starting at $27’hr

● Paid vacation (increases with tenure)

● Separate sick leave that rolls over

● Up to 10 paid holidays

● Medical, dental, vision insurance

● DailyPay access (get paid as you earn)

● 401(k)

● Free licensure supervision

● Mileage reimbursement

● Cellphone stipend

● Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

● Continuing education support for licensure

● National discounts on travel, shopping, Verizon, and more

Work Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Employment Type
Part-time

How to Apply
If you're passionate about positive behavioral support and ready to make a statewide impact, click “Apply Now” to join the Clarvida team.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About Clarvida
Clarvida is a trusted provider of behavioral health services, serving communities across multiple states. We specialize in integrated, client‑centered care, and partner with local agencies to deliver evidence‑based mental health and substance use services.

Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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