Behavior Consultant

Position Description:

The Behavior Consultant develops and directs the individualized treatment of children diagnosed with behavioral health and developmental disorders. The BC provides training and support to the Behavioral Health Technician on appropriate therapeutic interventions targeted to reduce client(s) maladaptive behaviors and increase adaptive behaviors as outlined in the child’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).  Services are provided in the home, school, and other community settings.  This position reports to the IBHS Supervisor and the IBHS Director.

Responsibilities 

• Develop, design, and direct the implementation of the child’s treatment plan.
• Monitor, track, and interpret behavioral data.
• Provide support and strengths-based instruction to families, caregivers, teachers, and all involved in a child's treatment.
• Provide training, supervision, and consultative resources to bachelor level staff.
• Participate in internal and external team meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of functional behavior assessments (FBA).
• Demonstrate good writing skills.
• Receive encouragement and support to engage in research and professional presentations locally, regionally, and nationally should this be of interest.

Requirements 

• Be licensed in the state of PA as a Behavior Specialist  OR
• Have certification as a BCBA  OR
• Have a graduate degree in ABA .  OR
• Have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling.  OR
• Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
• Mandated Reporter and Safety Care Training within 30 days of hire.
• Provide clearances with a clean record, free from allegations or findings related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other criminal acts against children, i.e. Act 33, Act 34 or FBI Clearance.

Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?

Compensation: Unlicensed/not certified annual rate is between $48,000 and $52,000.

• Licensed or with certification annual rate is between $55,000 and $60,000. 

• This posted range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this position. Actual pay offers are determined based on factors such as relevant education, years of experience, licensure, certifications, and internal equity.

Time Off: 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off.

Incentives:  1 ½ times the staff’s base hourly rate of pay once their annual productivity expectation has been met.  Roughly 75% of current employees earn incentives- those who do, see an incentive payment of $1,000-$10,000 annually.

Professional Advancement: Professional development opportunities and dedicated training budget.

Benefits: 

• Medical Insurance
  • *When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses.
  • • Employee only coverage costs only $100/month and family is only $370/month!
  • Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and the LECOM Medical Center.
  • Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
  • Employee coverage is only $10/month and Family coverage is only $27.20/month.
    • Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing the LECOM Dental School
  • BAI Insurance
• Vision Insurance.
  • Vision benefits can also be stacked with discount provided by Sterrettania Ophthalmology and LECOM Health Eye Care Center. 
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you.
• Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc.
• Employee Assistance program (EAP).
• Employee Referral program.

Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of your contribution after one year of service.

• One Year of Service is completed after working 1,000 hours within a 12-month period. If you do not reach 1,000 hours in your first year, you will earn your Year of Service in any future year when you meet that requirement.
• Returning employees may take advantage of the retirement match immediately or earlier than one year.

Wellness: No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center, and a dedication to work/life balance.

Student Loan Forgiveness:  We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Tuition Discount for ABA Career Advancement: We are proud to support the professional growth of our team! Through our partnership with Purdue University Global, employees receive exclusive tuition discounts to help advance their education in Applied Behavior Analysis and related fields.

• Eligible team members receive a 14% tuition discount on Master’s degree programs and ABA certificate 

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.