Behavior Consultant (Independent Contractor)

Position Overview Behavior Consultant – Independent Contractor Location: 1547 Mill Creek Road, Newfoundland, PA 18445 Scope: Provide individual and family based treatment for children and adolescents in the community, following Child Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) principles. Service Area: Carbon, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties in Northeast Pennsylvania. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides expertise in behavioral management protocols. Collaborates with other treatment team members to design and direct implementation of individualized behavior modification intervention plans. Identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques, recommending least restrictive behavioral change methods. Develops treatment plans, services, and outcome‑based short‑term goals for identified child/adolescent. Provides assessments of strengths and therapeutic needs of assigned children and their families. Attends and participates in Inter‑Agency Service Planning Team meetings. Gathers written information on antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to evaluate the need for behavioral intervention. Collaborates with other involved professions and agencies to provide unified services and continuity of care. Develops discharge planning criteria. Works with families to assess needs and appropriate treatment modalities. Provides clinical services to children/adolescents and families. Provides written documentation and clinical records of therapeutic process and progress. Submits applicable billing documentation to facilitate payment of services. Participates in company orientation, in‑service training, and Office of Mental Health training. Ensures confidentiality of program participants, records, and information. Maintains effective multidisciplinary team interactions. Acts as a mandated reporter under the Pennsylvania Child Protective Service Law. Travels to site visits and meetings. Provides coverage in emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Mental Health Master’s Degree with certification in ABA or other behavioral management OR Other degree with 12 credits in behavior management AND 1 year experience providing clinically supervised treatment to children AND 1 year experience with behavioral interventions. Compensation and Benefits Pay Rate: $39 per hour (Non‑ABA) or $41 per hour (ABA Qualified). Sign‑on bonus: $250 at completion of training, contract requirements, and onboarding; $250 after first case worked; $250 at 90 days after first case worked. For applicants prior to 6/30/2026: total sign‑on bonus increased to $2000 made in increments of $500 at completion of training, $500 after first case worked, and $1000 at 6 months after first case worked. This role is not eligible for benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr