Behavior Consultant - Master's Level | Growth Opportunity - $1000 Sign On Bonus (Indianapolis)

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• Location Indianapolis area, Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
• Base Pay $26.00 - $27.00 / Hour
• Job Category behavior specialist , behavior therapist, behavior health
• Industry human services, social services, behavioral health
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree Masters
• Travel 50%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Sarah Lankford-Costello
• Email

Description

Build your behavioral health career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Earn a $1,000 sign-on bonus , paid in $250 installments after 30, 60, 90, and 120 days of employment. Employees must be actively employed and in good standing at the time of each payment.

Are you a master's-level professional with experience in human services, behavioral health, social work, psychology, special education, or a related field? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and expand your skills in behavior assessment, support planning, and consultation?

AccessAbilities is seeking an Associate Behavior Consultant to join our growing Indianapolis-area team and manage an established caseload.

Important Position Requirements Please Review Before Applying

This position requires BOTH regular travel throughout the Indianapolis service area AND availability to work evenings and weekends based on client needs. Please apply only if you are able to meet both requirements.

This is a mobile, community-based position . Services are provided primarily in clients' homes and community locations throughout the Indianapolis area , rather than from a single office location.

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

• Be willing and able to regularly drive throughout the Indianapolis service area to meet with clients in their homes and community locations. This position is not limited to one worksite or geographic location within the service area.
• Have reliable transportation necessary to travel between assigned client locations.
• Be available to provide services based on client schedules and needs, including evenings and weekends as required . A MondayFriday, daytime-only schedule cannot be guaranteed.
• Be comfortable working independently in clients' homes and community-based environments.

Some documentation and approved administrative work may be completed from home ; however, remote work represents only the documentation/administrative portion of the position. This is not a remote position. Regular in-person client services and travel are essential requirements of the role.

Whether you already have experience providing behavioral or disability services or are ready to develop more specialized clinical expertise, this role offers the opportunity to build on your existing skills while receiving training and mentorship from experienced Behavior Consultants.

You'll work directly with individuals, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams while developing the competencies needed to advance into an Intermediate Behavior Consultant role.

If you're looking for meaningful work, professional growth, greater responsibility, and an opportunity to build a long-term career in behavioral servicesand you're comfortable with a mobile, community-based role and flexible schedule we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll DoProvide Meaningful Behavioral Support

• Work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to promote independence, inclusion, self-determination, and quality of life.
• Conduct behavioral observations and assist with assessment and data collection.
• Travel to clients' homes and community locations throughout the Indianapolis service area to observe, assess, and provide behavioral support.
• Apply behavior support strategies in homes, workplaces, and community settings.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, caregivers, Direct Support Professionals, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist with caregiver and staff training and consultation under clinical supervision.
• Provide direct support when appropriate to better understand individual needs, environments, and behavioral challenges.
• Manage appointments and client responsibilities based on service needs, including evening and weekend availability when necessary

Expand Your Clinical Expertise

Depending on your existing experience and demonstrated competencies, you will receive individualized training and opportunities to:

• Develop and strengthen skills in behavior assessment, consultation, and treatment planning.
• Administer and utilize behavioral assessment tools, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and other evidence-based practices.
• Develop and implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs)
• Strengthen your understanding of behavior consultation services, Medicaid requirements, documentation standards, and agency protocols.
• Shadow and collaborate with experienced Behavior Consultants.
• Gradually assume responsibility for a partial caseload as competencies are demonstrated.

Candidates who bring relevant behavioral or human-services experience can build upon their existing skills and progress as competencies are demonstrated.

Develop as a Behavioral Health Professional

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, Human Rights Committee meetings, and professional development.
• Strengthen consultation, communication, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making skills.
• Receive mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals.
• Build the competencies needed for advancement within our Behavior Management team.

Requirements What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Master's degree in:
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • School Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Special Education
  • Another applicable health-service area of psychology or counseling
• At least one year of experience in human services, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, mental health, social services, or a related setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Commitment to person-centered, ethical, high-quality services.

Experience That Will Help You Stand Out

We especially encourage candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas to apply:

• Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)
• Behavioral health or behavior support services
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
• Functional Behavior Assessments or behavior support planning
• Case management or care coordination
• Direct support or community-based services
• Medicaid Waiver services
• Training or coaching caregivers and direct support staff
• Electronic clinical documentation

You do not need to have experience in every area listed above. We are looking for someone who brings a strong foundation, is eager to continue developing professionally, and is committed to providing excellent services.

Summary A Clear Path for Career Growth

This isn't intended to be a position where you remain an Associate indefinitely.

The Associate Behavior Consultant role is a developmental pathway designed to prepare qualified professionals to advance to an Intermediate Behavior Consultant position as required competencies are achieved.

Your previous experience matters. Training and development will be tailored to your existing knowledge and skills while ensuring you develop the competencies necessary to succeed in behavior consultation services. xhyhwjd

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