Behavioral Consultant - Applied Behavior Analysis ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus Available)
$60,000–$70,000 year
On-siteAltoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Design and oversee individualized treatment plans for children with behavioral challenges through comprehensive assessments, including Functional Behavior Analyses and skill-based competency evaluations. Implement evidence-based ABA interventions and direct instruction for clients, caregivers, and treatment teams using the least restrictive methods. Supervise BHT-ABAs on assigned caseloads, provide professional consultation to staff, and support parents and community officials with culturally competent service provision. Collect, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate treatment effectiveness, modifying plans as needed to meet State/Payer requirements. Complete all necessary documentation, reports, and correspondence in accordance with program regulations and company policies while meeting minimum billable hours.
Required Qualifications
- Must hold a valid Behavior Specialist License in PA
- Certification from the BACB as a BCaBA
- Minimum one-year full-time experience providing ABA services
- Minimum of 12 credits in ABA from an accredited university
- Minimum one-year full-time experience providing ABA with direct supervision under a BCBA
- Minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA
- Have a valid Psychologist License in PA
- Ability to work in a team and complete assigned tasks
- Analytical/problem-solving skills
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources
- Detail-oriented with good organizational skills and administrative abilities
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics
- Knowledge of and the ability to comply with the State Mental Health Code
- Proficient knowledge of IBHS governing regulation requirements
- Ability to carry out appropriate restraints to prevent clients from harming themselves or others
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. at times with or without assistance
- Ability to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to work prolonged periods standing and moving
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation
- Act 31/Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training
- Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Background Check - Criminal History
- Act 114 Department of Human Services FBI Fingerprints
- Act 33 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
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