Licensed Behavior Specialist Consultant

About the role

Join a team striving to be better, do better, and which empowers others to live a better life. Be a Full Time, Licensed Behavior Specialist Consultant with our Wyomissing, PA team. Full-time Behavior Consultants earn a competitive salary, have opportunities to earn bonus income, and enjoy a generous benefit package. Per diem opportunities are available for qualified candidates.

What to expect

As a Behavior Consultant (BSC), conduct behavior assessments, develop intervention plans and supervise ABA Therapists.

Benefits & compensation

• Competitive salary reflecting years of expertise and dedication
• Opportunities for bonus income throughout the year
• Generous paid time off: 20 days of PTO, 1 Floating Holiday (Joy Day), plus an additional 7 paid holidays for qualified employees
• Professional development: $1,000 CEU stipend and additional PTO time for conference attendance, career pathways for leadership, weekly clinical meetings, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
• Career advancement pathways to Clinical Manager and Clinical Director of Behavior Services roles
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance (lowest cost medical plan is $0.50 biweekly), company-paid life and AD&D insurance, voluntary short and long-term disability plans available for qualified employees, 401K matching 100% of 3% of total compensation plus 50% for 3-5% of total compensation
• Low billable hours requirement: 25 billable hours per week, leaving ample opportunity for bonus income

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and follow-up behavior assessments with patients
• Provide consultation and training to parents, school personnel and BHT/BHT-ABA
• Generate initial behavior assessment reports and treatment plans in compliance with insurance and organization standards
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop and implement behavior intervention plans
• Participate in psychological evaluations
• Provide contracted school consultation and program development
• Develop ABA programs (including materials), monitor programs, and ensure effectiveness
• Prepare 6-month concurrent treatment plans in compliance with insurance standards (includes comprehensive data analysis, report writing, program updates, administration/scoring ABAS)
• Provide field supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians/ABA therapists in accordance with BACB standards onsite, in homes, and in schools
• Conduct community training programs
• Complete ongoing training requirements: 5 hours within the first 3 months of hire prior to first case assignment and 18 hours of related training each year
• Submit annual authorization reports, clinical updates and crisis plans

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, psychology, special education, social work, counseling, or related discipline
• Behavior Specialist Licensure
• 2+ years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder
• 2 years post-master’s experience with maladaptive responding in school and home environments
• Functional understanding of ABA principles
• Experience teaching functional communication and social skills and training staff in the principles of ABA

Working conditions

• Estimated 50% travel, dependent on need; travel is local during the business day between 7am and 7pm depending upon assigned caseload
• Work environment: clinic, home, or school setting; routine use of standard office equipment such as computer/tablet and phone
• Physical demands: ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform tasks involving verbal communication and physical activity, which may include prolonged periods of walking,