Lead Behavior Interventionist

Overview

Under the direction of the Clinical Director and/or Educational Services leadership, this role provides behavioral oversight, clinical collaboration, and staff supervision to ensure high-quality psycho-educational and behavioral services for students with behavioral and developmental needs.

The Lead Behavior Interventionist plays a critical role in assessing student behavior, supporting staff during behavioral escalations, guiding implementation of Behavior Support Plans, and supervising a caseload of counselors. This position is ideal for a behavior professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and is passionate about supporting students, families, and staff.

All work is performed in alignment with the mission, values, and guiding principles of St. Joseph’s Villa and the highest professional and ethical standards.

• Serve as an active member of the program’s Clinical Team

• Provide ongoing behavioral assessment and communicate concerns or changes in student performance to the Clinical Director

• Assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of Behavior Support Plans

• Support classroom staff during student behavioral escalations, including participation in code responses

• Provide consultation and coaching to teachers and support staff on behavior plan implementation

• Oversee training and consistent use of behavior management systems for assigned students

• Monitor behavior data collection and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions

• Participate in treatment team meetings and ensure follow-through on clinical decisions

• Supervise a caseload of counselors, including:

  • Coordinating required trainings
  • Providing performance feedback and coaching
  • Supporting performance improvement and addressing compliance concerns

• Provide direct psycho-educational and behavioral services to students and families, individually and in groups

• Participate in student intake, admissions, discharge planning, and progress/evaluation reporting

• Collaborate with teachers, Operations staff, and leadership during student crises

• Design and implement in-service training programs on best practices and innovations in the field

• Maintain active RBT certification and comply with BACB standards

• Maintain sight and sound supervision of students

• Follow all mandated reporting requirements related to suspected abuse or neglect

• Participate in faculty meetings, staff meetings, parent conferences, after-school and evening programs as needed

• Attend required trainings and professional development opportunities

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with 2+ years of experience working with children with behavioral or developmental disabilities OR 4+ years of equivalent experience with the relevant population

• Experience working in a special education or therapeutic school setting preferred

• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification (required)

• Strong skills in behavior assessment, data collection, and staff coaching

• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Valid Virginia driver’s license with a good driving record

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment