Intervention Specialist, Healthcare

Position Overview

The Intervention Specialist at Kids Thrive Pediatric Mental Health plays a vital role in providing educational instruction and behavioral support to children in a therapeutic setting. Collaborating with mental health professionals and support staff, the candidate will help create a structured, supportive, and engaging learning environment tailored to the needs of children facing behavioral and emotional challenges. This full‐time role is located at 7243 Eastlawn Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45237 and is affiliated with WCK Education – Central Cincinnati.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with individualized education goals and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide direct instruction in core academic subjects while integrating social-emotional learning strategies.
• Adapt instructional methods to meet the diverse needs of students with behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Collaborate with therapists, behavioral specialists, and other support staff to reinforce therapeutic strategies in the classroom.
• Utilize positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) to manage classroom behavior effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, behavior, and educational achievements.
• Communicate regularly with families, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency in interventions and academic support.
• Assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Participate in professional development training related to trauma-informed care, behavioral health, and special education strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Exhibit critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate teamwork and flexibility, adapting to changes in the work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines while maintaining the required competencies and communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• Active Ohio intervention specialist license strongly preferred
• Completion of a resident educator program is strongly preferred
• Alternative license with strongly relevant experience will be considered
• At least two years of classroom teaching experience with K-6 behavioral health populations
• Experience in maintaining compliant special education documentation, administering assessments, reporting progress, and providing input for IEPs, ETRs, and other requirements
• Experience implementing positive behavior supports, trauma-informed care, and related interventions