Behavioral Interventionist

Job overview

The Behavioral Interventionist is an onsite, full-time position in Olathe, KS, paying $20–$22 per hour. The role provides in-home and community support to youth in foster care who are at risk of placement instability due to behavioral health needs. KVC Kansas serves children and families through foster care, prevention, and family-strengthening services. The position helps youth work toward treatment goals and greater independence by providing structured behavioral interventions, modeling social and daily living skills, and coordinating with placement providers and case managers. It also communicates progress to the multidisciplinary team and maintains required documentation and professional boundaries.

What you'll do

• Provide structured activities and behavioral interventions in homes and community settings
• teach and model daily living, social, and problem-solving skills
• assist with daily tasks and transport clients to appointments or community activities
• coordinate sessions with placement providers and case managers
• communicate progress and concerns to the case team
• complete clinical documentation, activity logs, and billing sheets
• serve as a mandated reporter
• maintain Medicaid-approved Behavior Interventionist specialist certification and attend required training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral interventionist

youth support

foster care

behavioral health

in-home services

community-based support

treatment goals

olathe ks

kvc health systems

$20–$22/hr

trauma-informed care

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid clinical supervision, CEU-eligible in-house training, generous paid time off, parental leave, health benefits, 403(b) with company match, and tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license and auto insurance, and employees must be at least 21 years old. Bilingual ability is not specified as a requirement in the source.

About the employer

KVC Health Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.