Biobehavioral Health Unit Coordinator

🚨 NOW HIRING: Biobehavioral Health Unit Coordinator🏥 Golisano Center for Special Needs | Biobehavioral Health Unit📍 Location: Syracuse, NY💵 Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 / year (Dependent on experience per UUP NYS Appointment Scale)⏰ Schedule: Primarily Days (Flexibility required for 24/7/365 unit operation)🌟 Be Part of a Historic First!Welcome to the Biobehavioral Health Unit at the Golisano Center for Special Needs! We are proud to be the first pediatric inpatient program in New York State—and only the 18th in the entire United States—dedicated to serving youth with concurrent developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses.Our specialized unit focuses on the assessment and treatment of severe challenging behaviors, making a life-changing impact on children and their families every single day.👥 Who We ServeOur multidisciplinary team provides compassionate, evidence-based care to:Youth: Ages 5–17Diagnoses: Co-occurring Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder) and Mental Health Diagnoses (e.g., Anxiety, ADHD)Clinical Focus: Children engaging in severe challenging behaviors (such as aggression, self-injurious behavior, or property destruction) that pose a risk of harm to themselves or others.📋 Role OverviewAs the Biobehavioral Health Unit Coordinator, you will play a vital leadership role in fulfilling our core mission. You will lead, train, and mentor our front-line inpatient staff and Team Leaders to ensure high-quality care and seamless execution of specialized behavioral treatment plans 24/7.Working closely with Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBAs), Behavior Specialists, and Behavior Technicians, you will serve as the operational anchor of the unit—fostering a safe, therapeutic, and compassionate environment for both patients and staff.🔑 Key Responsibilities👥 Leadership & Staff ManagementSupervise and mentor direct-care inpatient staff providing daily care for children with complex behavioral and developmental needs.Manage master unit schedules, shift coverage, and daily patient assignments based on operational needs and treatment plans.Act as the point of contact for HR and Talent Acquisition activities (position requests, hiring, and performance management).Provide ongoing staff coaching, professional development, and disciplinary management as needed.🧩 Clinical Collaboration & Quality AssurancePartner with LBAs, Behavior Specialists, and Psychologists to ensure treatment plans are implemented accurately and consistently across all shifts.Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, patient progress meetings, and parent/family training sessions.Uphold the highest standards of patient dignity, safety, and confidentiality at all times.🛡️ Safety & Operational ExcellenceManage, refine, and enforce milieu systems designed to promote maximum safety for patients and staff.Serve as a visible, supportive presence on the unit to maintain a positive, therapeutic climate.🎓 Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Business Management, Project Management, Teaching, or a related field + 3 years of relevant experience— OR —Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Business Management, Project Management, Teaching, or a related field + 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification or Licensure in Behavior Analysis (e.g., BCBA, LBA) is highly preferred.Schedule Requirements:Day shift primarily, but evening and weekend coverage will be required as needed to support 24/7 operations.✨ Why Join Us?Innovate & Lead: Work at the forefront of pediatric biobehavioral health in a groundbreaking program.Make a Lasting Impact: Direct-line leadership that empowers staff and transforms the lives of vulnerable youth and families.Collaborative Culture: Work alongside top-tier behavior analysts, clinicians, and medical staff in a supportive, multidisciplinary team.📩 How to ApplyIf you are a passionate, organized, and driven leader ready to shape the future of specialized pediatric care, we want to hear from you! Apply today at https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/milieu-coordinator-syracuse-new-york-united-states#BehavioralHealth #Biobehavioral Health Unit Coordinator #Hiring #MentalHealthJobs #SyracuseJobs #PediatricHealthcare #AutismSpectrum #BCBA #LBA #HealthcareLeadership #NYSJobs