Behavioral Therapist
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How this pay compares
This posting states $21.50–$27.50 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $30.76 an hour, the middle half $25.58–$36.39, across 96 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $25.01 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Lifesteps is currently seeking a Full-Time Behavior Specialist to work with individuals who live in a Lifesteps community home or are external participants. Behavior Specialists promote individual health, safety, and quality of life through behavioral skill development.
The Behavior Specialist is based in the Murrysville / Monroeville area and will travel throughout Westmoreland, Washington, and Allegheny Counties, providing services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
The schedule is 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Job Duties
- The Behavioral Specialist performs a
functional assessment and develops strategies to support a participant
accordingly. This could include: social emotional plans, functional behavioral analyses, behavior plans, restrictive procedures, and associated documentation necessary for tracking plan implementation.
- Provides on-site training to participants, staff, parents and caregivers and monitors participant success.
- Develops effective behavior
support plans to be utilized by the care team and evaluates participant
progress.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Master’s Degree in Human Services or a closely related field (Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Education, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Current driver’s license and valid auto insurance..
Preferred
- Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and experience working with adults with an intellectual disability
- ABA Certification
- Trama-informed care, such as Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) or Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- PA Behavior Specialist Licensure
Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes
- 100% Employee Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement and much more!
Apply Today: Online at www.lifesteps.net
Call 724-283-1010
Lifesteps – Where Rewarding Opportunities Start!
EOE/ADA
Full-Time: 9:00am-5:30pm M-F
From Lifesteps's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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