Behavioral Consultant, PA licensed, ABA

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Hamidian Training Institute, affiliated with the Aaron Center, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA) to join our growing behavioral health team. We are committed to providing high-quality, individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services that empower children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team in a supportive clinical environment.

Position Summary

The Behavior Consultant serves as the lead clinician in the delivery of intensive behavioral health services. This role involves conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment and behavioral support plans, supervising Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), collaborating with families and providers, and monitoring treatment progress to ensure quality clinical outcomes.

Position : Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA)

Location : Scranton, PA

Pay Range : $62,400 – $72,800 annually, depending on experience

• Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans and behavioral support plans.
• Conduct behavioral assessments and evaluate the strengths and needs of children and their families.
• Oversee the implementation of treatment plans and monitor client progress through data collection and analysis.
• Supervise Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT-ABA and BHT) and provide ongoing clinical guidance.
• Provide consultation to treatment team members regarding treatment recommendations and behavioral interventions.
• Lead and participate in monthly treatment team meetings with families and collaborating providers.
• Work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, schools, physicians, therapists, psychiatrists, probation officers, and other service providers.
• Develop crisis plans to assist families during emergency or crisis situations.
• Maintain assigned caseload while providing services within authorized treatment hours.
• Complete documentation accurately using agency-approved formats within required timelines.
• Maintain regular face-to-face communication with families, schools, and community partners.
• Attend interagency meetings, staff meetings, and required trainings.
• Participate in at least one hour of monthly supervision with a BCBA.
• Maintain compliance with Hamidian Training Institute policies, Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS) regulations, HIPAA standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following Pennsylvania requirements for Behavior Consultants providing ABA services:

• Be licensed in Pennsylvania as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner, or another professional whose scope of practice includes oversight of ABA services, and meet one of the following:
  • Hold a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) certification or another undergraduate-level behavior analysis certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
  • Have at least one year of full-time experience providing ABA services and a minimum of 12 college credits in Applied Behavior Analysis from an accredited institution.
  • Have at least one year of full-time experience providing ABA services under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or equivalent graduate-level certification, along with a minimum of 40 hours of Department-approved or Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved ABA training.
• Or be licensed in Pennsylvania as a psychologist with at least one year of full-time ABA experience and a minimum of 40 hours of Department-approved or BACB-approved ABA training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults ages 2–21.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and time management skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, family-centered care.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of job duties/responsibilities/activities and other duties/job responsibilities/activities may be assigned as needed to support The Hamidian Training Institute’s business goals. New or different assignments may occur at any time with or without notice.

The Hamidian Training Institute is HIPAA compliant Employer.

Confidentiality and the protection of collected and shared information is critical to the image and care of people associated with The Hamidian Training Institute. All employees are expected to adhere to the strictest confidentiality standards regarding all documentation, conversations and electronic records collected or produced by The Hamidian Training Institute.

The Hamidian Training Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All employees, independent contractors, vendors/business associates and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, state and local laws designed to protect employees, independent contractors, vendors/business associates and job applicants from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Needed –

• Collaboration within a treatment team
• Relationship management
• Ethical standards followed
• Confidential and professional interactions at all times
• Read, speak and understand English language
• Computer skills for electronic health records/notes

Physical Demands – The Hamidian Training Institute will proactively work with employees and assess reasonable accommodation requests for an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Light - mostly sitting with some walking / standing; lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment – Office setting, schools, daycare, personal homes of patient, or other settings that IBHS services might be provided in.

Travel – periodic travel between office locations and locations where services are provided