BCBA Behavioral Consultant — Hybrid/Remote Options

NLACRC; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NLACRC is seeking a Behavioral Consultant (BCBA) in the San Fernando Valley, CA. You will provide behavior-analytic consultation across the lifespan, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to shape service plans that improve quality of life for individuals and families.

You will conduct observations, analyze data, train staff, and travel to NLACRC offices and homes as needed, upholding ethical and regulatory standards in a mission-driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Experience with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions.
• Behavioral assessment methods (e.g., direct observation, FBA, FA, checklists, reinforcement assessments)
• ABA-based intervention models
• Ethical and legal standards in behavioral service delivery
• Community systems of care and multidisciplinary team practices

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and provide clinical recommendations.
• Serve as liaison to partner agencies and service providers.
• Support resolution of service or care-coordination concerns between families, vendors, and providers.
• Review records and conduct on-site observations to inform recommendations.
• Conduct behavioral observations in homes, group homes, day programs, and community settings.
• Review data and incident reports; collaborate on interventions and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with consulting psychiatrist on differential diagnosis and medication considerations.
• Provide expert testimony related to ABA in due process hearings when needed.
• Deliver training and coaching to NLACRC staff on behavioral principles and strategies.
• Maintain documentation of assessments and recommendations with accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Behavioral assessment

Intervention design

Data-driven problem solving

Communication skills

Professionalism

Prioritization

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in behavior analysis, psychology, counseling, education, or related field

Job description

NLACRC is seeking a Behavioral Consultant (BCBA) in the San Fernando Valley, CA. You will provide behavior-analytic consultation across the lifespan, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to shape service plans that improve quality of life for individuals and families.

You will conduct observations, analyze data, train staff, and travel to NLACRC offices and homes as needed, upholding ethical and regulatory standards in a mission-driven nonprofit.