Behavioral Health Counselor, Lead, UPMC

RESPOND provides services to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders with severe problem behaviors. RESPOND is a program with other LBS staff that offers services to clients in a residential group home setting with 2 beds and in the family home to manage challenging behaviors, implement behavioral plans and strategies to prevent services and placement in a restrictive setting. This role requires staff to travel within Allegheny County. Treatment team meetings and working station are available at the Quantum Building, which is located in the Southside Works area of Pittsburgh.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leadership to complete the annual training needs assessment in alignment with program guidelines
• Lead and deliver staff in-service training for the treatment team as directed
• Participate in system-wide training and education initiatives beyond routine clinical duties
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to Behavioral Specialists under leadership guidance to ensure quality care, service continuity, and safety
• Integrate evidence-based practices into clinical supervision, including teaching and skill development
• Deliver individual and family therapy in community-based and/or inpatient/outpatient settings
• Perform duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and expected behaviors
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned