Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) - School & Community-Based
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Philadelphia, PA | $65,000 - $80,000
Community Autism Services, now partnered with Bluebird ABA, is seeking a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) to deliver high-quality, relationship-based ABA services across school, home, and community settings. Make a meaningful impact where it matters most - supporting children and adolescents in the environments where they live and learn.
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Why Clinicians Choose CAS
* A clinically supported, mid-level role with clear structure and autonomy
* Primarily school-based work with community and home collaboration
* Manageable caseloads designed for quality care
* Strong clinical leadership and peer support
* A culture rooted in ethical, person-centered, and assent-based care
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Our Approach at CAS
At Community Autism Services, now partnered with Bluebird ABA, we believe effective behavioral intervention happens in the environments where children live and learn. Our Licensed Behavior Specialists play a critical role in supporting students across school, home, and community settings. This role blends clinical independence with collaborative support. You'll partner closely with schools, families, and interdisciplinary providers while delivering individualized, data-driven ABA services grounded in relationship-based and person-centered care.
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The CAS Experience
Differentiated, Competitive Compensation
We recognize the many facets of the job and differentially compensate for these based on the skills and expertise they require.
* Clinical Service Rate: Competitive rate paid for all high-level clinical services provided (including BHT supervision and assessment and treatment planning)
* Direct Service Rate: Compensation for direct sessions spent implementing therapy with clients.
* Administrative Rate: Compensation for non-clinical tasks such as meetings, training, etc. Details are reviewed transparently during the interview process.
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Work-Life Balance You Can Count On
* Full-time, weekday schedule
* Primarily school-based caseloads
* Daytime hours aligned with school schedules
* Protected time for documentation, assessments, and collaboration
* No late evenings or weekend expectations
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Clinical Support & Resources
* Access to experienced BCBAs and clinical leaders
* Ongoing consultation and case collaboration
* Shared clinical tools, assessment templates, and evidence-based resources
* CEU opportunities and professional development support
* Professional liability insurance provided
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Role Overview
As a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS), you will provide behavioral consultation and direct ABA services to children and adolescents across school, home, and community settings. You will design, implement, and monitor individualized behavior support plans, collaborate closely with educators and caregivers, and ensure services are clinically sound, ethical, and effective in natural environments.
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What You'll Do
* Provide medically necessary ABA services primarily within school settings, with additional home and community support as needed
* Conduct behavioral and skill-based assessments (e.g., FBA, VB-MAPP, ABLLS, AFLS, Vineland)
* Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and behavior support plans
* Collaborate with teachers, school staff, caregivers, and interdisciplinary providers
* Provide caregiver and stakeholder training to support generalization of skills
* Collect, analyze, and document clinical data and session notes
* Maintain timely, accurate documentation
* Ensure ethical, trauma-informed, and assent-based service delivery
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Qualifications
* Master's degree in Behavior Analysis or a closely related field
* Active Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) credential
* Experience providing ABA services to children and adolescents
* School-based or community-based experience strongly preferred
* Knowledge of Verbal Behavior, PRT, or naturalistic teaching strategies a plus
* Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
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Why CAS Is Different
We intentionally design hybrid mid-level roles that:
* Provide variety without sacrificing supervision quality
* Protect learning while building real-world competence
* Create clear, supported pathways to BCBA roles
* Invest in clinicians early and intentionally
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Not Ready to Make the Jump - but Know Someone Who Is?
We offer $1,000 external referral bonuses for BCBA referrals, $500 for ACS referrals and $250 for BT referrals.
If your referral is hired and employed with us for 90 days, you get paid.
CAS Referral Program
Sometimes the right opportunity helps someone else take the leap.
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About Community Autism Services & Bluebird ABA
Community Autism Services, now partnered with Bluebird ABA, delivers high-quality behavioral health services to children and families while building sustainable, meaningful careers for clinicians. Together, we combine the strength of a nationwide organization with the heart and community focus of a local provider-offering stability, support, and a shared commitment to thoughtful, ethical care.
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