Behavior Consultant

At the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, we believe in those we serve as much as we believe in those who serve. If you’re looking for a place that invests in your growth and values your contributions, come join us! Together, we can help ensure that any child, through any challenge, can achieve. Recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work by The Nonprofit Partnership's Nonprofit Excellence Awards, we're proud of the culture we've built - one where our team feels supported, celebrated and inspired to do their best work every day. More than a Century of Service: Since 1923, we’ve built a legacy of making a meaningful impact on children’s lives—stability you can trust. Employee Engagement Above the Benchmark: We consistently score above national benchmark for employee engagement. Our team is happy, mission-driven, and supported, fostering a positive and uplifting workplace. Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy a work environment that values your well-being, offers flexibility, and encourages a sense of humor along the way. Mission-Focused Impact: Be part of helping any child overcome challenges, knowing your role truly matters. Feel Valued & Grow: With annual professional development dollars, tuition discounts, and year-round trainings, you’ll find real opportunity for professional growth and personal fulfillment. 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. Sign on Bonus offered Master level applicants with BCBA certification: $3,000 Master level applicant with LBS: $2,000 *All sign-on bonuses require a one-year commitment contract. All bonuses will be paid out after successful completion of a 90-day probation 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). 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 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. Compensation and Benefits: ACLH offers a competitive salary based upon experience, mileage reimbursement, regular pay raise opportunities, and staff referral bonus. 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off. Professional development opportunities and dedicated training budget. Medical Insurance Home Host option – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital. Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance BAI Insurance Vision Insurance. 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 pay after one year of employment. 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. Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply. The Achievement Center of LECOM Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr