Child & Adolescent Behavior Specialist

Child & Adolescent Behavior Specialist 
Location: Georgia (Community-Based Services) 
Employment Type: Full-time 
Salary: $17.50–$18.00/hour 
Date Posted:  

About the Role 

At Clarvida, we are committed to helping children, adolescents, and families build resilience, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful growth. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child & Adolescent Behavior Specialist to provide community-based behavioral health services to youth actively participating in mental health treatment. 

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping children and families develop strengths, improve coping skills, access essential resources, and achieve greater stability in their daily lives.. 

Position Summary 

As a Child & Adolescent Behavior Specialist, you will work directly with youth and their families to develop individualized recovery plans focused on strengths, support systems, resiliency, and personal goals. You will serve as a primary coordinator of behavioral health services, helping clients access resources, build life skills, manage behavioral health symptoms, and improve functioning across home, school, and community environments. 

This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting youth and families through strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered care. 

Responsibilities 

Recovery Planning & Service Coordination 

• Develop and support Individual Resiliency Plans (IRPs) with youth and families 

• Help youth and caregivers identify personal goals, strengths, and support systems 

• Coordinate access to behavioral health, medical, educational, social, and community resources 

• Monitor services and provide follow-up to ensure needs are effectively addressed 

• Serve as the primary coordinator for behavioral health and community-based services 

Skill Building & Behavioral Health Support 

• Teach coping strategies and emotional regulation skills 

• Help youth identify emotional triggers and develop self-management techniques 

• Support development of social, interpersonal, and communication skills 

• Assist youth in improving functioning at home, school, work, and community settings 

• Promote resilience through individualized interventions and goal-focused support 

• Encourage healthy natural supports and community connections 

Crisis Prevention & Family Support 

• Assist families in planning for and preventing crisis situations 

• Provide education regarding behavioral health conditions and symptom management 

• Support families in creating environments that foster resiliency and emotional growth 

• Identify risk factors related to substance use and develop relapse prevention strategies 

• Strengthen family engagement and involvement in treatment planning 

Community Engagement & Advocacy 

• Link youth and families to community resources and entitlement services 

• Promote participation in school, community, and recreational activities 

• Collaborate with community partners and service providers 

• Advocate for youth needs across service systems 

Documentation & Compliance 

• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation 

• Ensure compliance with agency and regulatory requirements 

• Participate in trainings, supervision, and professional development activities 

Qualifications 

Required 

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, or a related field 

• Valid Georgia Driver's License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) 

• Ability to pass criminal background screening requirements 

• Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills 

• Sensitivity and responsiveness to culturally diverse populations 

Preferred 

• Prior experience in behavioral health, mental health, or human services 

• Experience working in a therapeutic treatment environment 

• Experience supporting children, adolescents, and families 

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and resiliency-based interventions 

Compensation & Benefits 

Full-Time Employees 

• Paid vacation that increases with tenure 

• Separate sick leave with annual rollover 

• Up to 10 paid holidays* 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Health, Dependent Care, and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life Insurance options 

Benefits for All Employees 

• 401(k) retirement plan 

• Mileage reimbursement and cell phone reimbursement (or company-issued phone) 

• Pet insurance 

• DailyPay access to earned wages before payday 

• SoFi at Work student loan refinancing resources 

• Next Steps Financial Wellness webinars and tools 

• Company laptop and dedicated IT support 

• Verizon and Dell employee discounts 

• National discounts on travel, shopping, and entertainment 

• Training, professional development, and continuing education opportunities 

• Career advancement opportunities within a growing national organization 

*Benefit availability may vary by state/county. 

Why Join Clarvida? 

At Clarvida, we believe in empowering employees while helping communities thrive. As a Child & Adolescent Behavior Specialist, you will play an essential role in supporting youth and families through life-changing services while growing your own professional skills and career. 

How to Apply 

If you are passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families achieve positive outcomes and build brighter futures, we encourage you to apply today. 

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

Learn more about our mission and values: 

Clarvida Mission, Vision & Values 

Explore additional career opportunities: 

Work at Clarvida 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Clarvida is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. 

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