Behavior Consultant

Achievement Center of LECOM Health; Warren (Warren County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Savings Plan

Job summary

Achievement Center of LECOM Health seeks a Behavior Consultant to develop and direct individualized treatment plans for children with behavioral health and developmental disorders. You will train staff, monitor data, and collaborate with families in home, school, and community settings under supervision.

The role requires PA license as a Behavior Specialist, BCBA certification, and a graduate degree in ABA or related field, with at least one year of direct service experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed in PA as a Behavior Specialist is required.
• BCBA certification is required.
• Graduate degree in ABA or related field is required.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time mental health direct services experience with children/youth/young adults is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and direct the implementation of the child’s treatment plan.
• Monitor, track, and interpret behavioral data.
• Provide training and consultative resources to staff and families.
• Offer support to teams and participate in meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of functional behavior assessments (FBA).
• Demonstrate strong writing skills in documentation.
• Engage in research and professional presentations as interested.

Skills

Licensed PA Behavior Specialist

BCBA certification

Strong writing skills

Driver's license

Education

Graduate degree in ABA

Graduate degree in psychology / social work / education / counseling

Job description

At the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, we believe in those we serve as much as we believe in those who serve. If you’re looking for a place that invests in your growth and values your contributions, come join us! Together, we can help ensure that any child, through any challenge, can achieve.

• Recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work by The Nonprofit Partnership's Nonprofit Excellence Awards, we're proud of the culture we've built - one where our team feels supported, celebrated and inspired to do their best work every day.
• More than a Century of Service: Since 1923, we’ve built a legacy of making a meaningful impact on children’s lives—stability you can trust.
• Employee Engagement Above the Benchmark: We consistently score above national benchmark for employee engagement. Our team is happy, mission-driven, and supported, fostering a positive and uplifting workplace.
• Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy a work environment that values your well-being, offers flexibility, and encourages a sense of humor along the way.
• Mission-Focused Impact: Be part of helping any child overcome challenges, knowing your role truly matters.
• Feel Valued & Grow: With annual professional development dollars, tuition discounts, and year-round trainings, you’ll find real opportunity for professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Position Description

The Behavior Consultant develops and directs the individualized treatment of children diagnosed with behavioral health and developmental disorders. The BC provides training and support to the Behavioral Health Technician on appropriate therapeutic interventions targeted to reduce client(s) maladaptive behaviors and increase adaptive behaviors as outlined in the child’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP). Services are provided in the home, school, and other community settings. This position reports to the IBHS Supervisor and the IBHS Director.

Sign on Bonus

• Master level applicants with BCBA certification: $3,000
• Master level applicant with LBS: $2,000
• Master level applicant: $1,000

*All sign‑on bonuses require a one‑year commitment contract. All bonuses will be paid out after successful completion of a 90‑day probation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and direct the implementation of the child’s treatment plan.
• Monitor, track, and interpret behavioral data.
• Provide support and strengths‑based instruction to families, caregivers, teachers, and all involved in a child's treatment.
• Provide training, supervision, and consultative resources to bachelor level staff.
• Participate in internal and external team meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of functional behavior assessments (FBA).
• Demonstrate good writing skills.
• Receive encouragement and support to engage in research and professional presentations locally, regionally, and nationally should this be of interest.

Requirements

• Be licensed in the state of PA as a Behavior Specialist
• Have certification as a BCBA
• Have a graduate degree in ABA
• Have a minimum of 1 year of full‑time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling
• Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
• Mandated Reporter and Safety Care Training within 30 days of hire.
• Provide clearances with a clean record, free from allegations or findings related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other criminal acts against children, i.e. Act 33, Act 34 or FBI Clearance.

Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?

Compensation: ACLH offers a competitive salary based upon experience.

Time Off: 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off.

Incentives: 1.5 times the staff’s base hourly rate of pay once their annual productivity expectation has been met. Roughly 75% of current employees earn incentives- those who do, see an incentive payment of $1,000-$10,000 annually.

Professional Advancement: Professional development opportunities and dedicated training budget.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
  • When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses.
  • Employee only coverage costs $100/month and family is $370/month.
• Home Host option – waived co‑pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and LECOM Medical Center.
• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
  • Employee coverage is $10/month and Family coverage is $27.20/month.
• BAI Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you.
• Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short‑Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc.
• Employee Assistance program (EAP)
• Employee Referral program

Retirement

403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of your contribution after one year of service.

• One Year of Service is completed after working 1,000 hours within a 12‑month period. If you do not reach 1,000 hours in your first year, you will earn your Year of Service in any future year when you meet that requirement.
• Returning employees may take advantage of the retirement match immediately or earlier than one year.

Wellness

No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center, and a dedication to work/life balance.

Student Loan Forgiveness

We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Tuition Discount for ABA Career Advancement

We are proud to support the professional growth of our team! Through our partnership with Purdue University Global, employees receive exclusive tuition discounts to help advance their education in Applied Behavior Analysis and related fields.

• Eligible team members receive a 14% tuition discount on Master’s degree programs and ABA certificate.

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listening, learning, and growing. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.