ABA Behavior Consultant for Autism – Community & School

The Watson Institute; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Watson Institute is seeking a casual Behavior Consultant (BC) in the IBHS program to work with students with special needs across community, school, and home settings to address individualized needs.

Responsibilities include developing IBHS assessments, FBAs, individual treatment plans with measurable goals, data collection, trend analysis, supervising BHT staff, and collaborating with families and school personnel.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in ABA or equivalent evaluated for foreign degree
• Licensed in PA as one of: psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, or CRNP
• Experience with autism and behavior problems required; 3+ years preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior principles via education/experience
• Experience writing, implementing, and evaluating positive behavior support plans

Responsibilities

• Develop IBHS assessments with clients, families, and school staff
• Develop functional behavior assessments (FBA) on clients
• Develop individual treatment plans with measurable goals and interventions based on FBA results
• Develop data collection protocol and trend/analyze data
• Supervise BHT staff in behavior management procedures
• Consult with families, school personnel, and community members about interventions for challenging behaviors
• Provide clinical documentation of each session with client
• Develop materials to address clients' needs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Behavior principles

Written and verbal communication

Data collection & analysis

Crisis management

Supervising BHT staff

Education

Graduate degree in ABA

PA licensure eligibility (psychologist/counselor/social worker etc.)

Job description

The Watson Institute is seeking a casual Behavior Consultant (BC) in the IBHS program to work with students with special needs across community, school, and home settings to address individualized needs.

Responsibilities include developing IBHS assessments, FBAs, individual treatment plans with measurable goals, data collection, trend analysis, supervising BHT staff, and collaborating with families and school personnel.