Behavior Consultant

HeartSOS by The Hope Source; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HeartSOS by The Hope Source seeks a dedicated Behavior Consultant to implement evidence-based strategies that improve socially significant behaviors and enhance quality of life for clients. You will join a collaborative team delivering person-centered therapies with paid training and supervision toward licensure or certification.

This role emphasizes natural environment behavior guidance, relationship building through co-regulation, and trauma-responsive techniques to support social, emotional,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, ABA, Social Work, Special Education, or related field.
• BCBA, LCSW, LMHC or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities or special needs.
• Strong understanding of ABA strategies and neurodevelopmental approaches.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to upholding high ethical and professional standards.
• Passion for supporting clients through dynamic and person-centered approaches.

Responsibilities

• Natural Environment Behavior Guidance: Implement behavior guidance strategies in natural settings to promote meaningful and sustainable progress.
• Relationship Strengthening: Foster strong, trusting relationships with clients through co-regulation and guided participation.
• Emotion Regulation & Trauma: Apply trauma-responsive techniques to help clients develop self-regulation and emotional control.
• Evidence-Based Strategies: Utilize core ABA principles to enhance socially significant behaviors and address those that impede quality of life.
• Neurodevelopmental Focus: Support social, emotional, and cognitive development by targeting specific DSM-5 criteria.
• Person-Centered Progress: Collaborate with clients to identify areas of greatest impact and prioritize their self-advocacy and personal goals.
• Comprehensive Support: Provide holistic support systems to address co-occurring conditions, such as PTSD and ASD, ensuring inclusive care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or related field

BCBA, LCSW, LMHC or equivalent certification preferred

Job description

:Since 2007, The Hope Source has been providing cutting edge, trauma-responsive therapies for ASD. With the launch of its outpatient clinic, HeartSOS, The Hope Source is committed to providing innovative, person-centered services that empower individuals to achieve their therapeutic goals. Our HeartSOS Waiver Program integrates natural environment behavior guidance, relationship strengthening, and trauma-responsive techniques to support social, emotional, and cognitive development. We emphasize a dynamic methodology that prioritizes trust-building, co-regulation, and intrinsic motivation, rather than traditional compliance-centered training

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Position Overvie

w:We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Behavior Consultant to join our team at HeartSOS. In this role, you will work closely with clients to implement evidence-based strategies that enhance socially significant behaviors and address challenges impacting their quality of life. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team that provides comprehensive care tailored to the unique needs of each client. This position offers paid training and free supervision for those with clinical aspiration

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Key Responsibiliti

• es:Natural Environment Behavior Guidance: Implement behavior guidance strategies in natural settings to promote meaningful and sustainable progre
• ss.Relationship Strengthening: Foster strong, trusting relationships with clients through co-regulation and guided participati
• on.Regulation & Emotional Control: Apply trauma-responsive techniques to help clients develop self-regulation and emotional contr
• ol.Evidence-Based Strategies: Utilize core ABA principles to enhance socially significant behaviors and address those that impede quality of li
• fe.Neurodevelopmental Focus: Support social, emotional, and cognitive development by targeting specific DSM-5 criter
• ia.Person-Centered Progress: Collaborate with clients to identify areas of greatest impact and prioritize their self-advocacy and personal goa
• ls.Comprehensive Support: Provide holistic support systems to address co-occurring conditions, such as PTSD and ASD, ensuring inclusive ca

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Qualificati

• ons:Master’s degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Work, Special Education, or a related field is requ
• iredBCBA, LCSW, LMHC or equivalent certification preferred (or working towa
• rds)Experience working with individuals with disabilities or special n
• eedsStrong understanding of evidence-based ABA strategies and neurodevelopmental approa
• chesExcellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational sk
• illsAbility to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary
• teamCommitment to upholding high ethical and professional stand
• ardsPassion for supporting clients through dynamic and person-centered approa
• fits:Competitive salary based on exper
• iencePaid training and free clinical supervision toward licensure or certific
• able)Opportunities for professional development and career advanc
• ementSupportive work environment with a focus on work-life ba
• lanceThe chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients through innovative therapy pract