Behavior Consultant ABA - IBHS Chester County

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services in Pennsylvania seeks an independent contract Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA) to support students with behavioral and mental health needs across Chester County. Duties include developing treatment plans and collaborating with schools and families, with flexible hours for school, after-school, or evening programs.

Responsibilities include FBAs, supervising BHTs, and delivering targeted interventions for ASD, ADHD, and ODD.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
• Must have ABA coursework related to behavior theories, protocols, techniques
• Demonstrated work experience with children with ASD
• Supervisory experience - preferred

Responsibilities

• Write and monitor individual treatment plans for children with behavioral and mental health disorders (ASD, ADHD, ODD).
• Develop adaptive skills to help the child participate positively at school, home and community.
• Provide prescribed behavioral consultation to families and/or schools.
• Train the Behavior Health Technician on therapeutic interventions.
• Write Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
• Caseload typically 2–3 hours per week per client based on medical necessity, may include multiple clients.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Supervisory experience

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

Job description

RATE:

• $60 per hour - Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA)

SUMMARY:

The Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA) is an independent contract position and a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team:

• BC-ABA needs throughout Chester County, PA!
• BC-ABA clinicians may work during school, after-school, or evening hours depending on County program needs.
• Flexible scheduling for work/life balance!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write and monitor individual treatment plans for children diagnosed with behavioral and mental health disorders. These disorders include, but are not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).
• Provide assistance in the development of adaptive skills in order for the diagnosed child to take a more positive role in the school, home & community setting.
• Provide prescribed behavioral consultation to the family and / or school.
• Train the Behavior Health Technician (BHT) on appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Write Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
• Cases are typically authorized 2- 3 hours per week for each client's family based on medical necessity, and can build a caseload of multiple clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
• Must have ABA coursework related to behavior theories, protocols, techniques
• Demonstrated work experience with children with ASD
• Supervisory experience - preferred

CREDENTIALS:

(Clearances within 12 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• FBI Department of Human Service background clearance - Service code: 1KG738
• TB screening - current within 3 months
• Professional Liability Insurance
• PA Behavior Specialist License - license must be active

The Behavior Consultant / BC-ABA position is an independent contract (1099) position. No benefits are associated with these roles.

ABOUT CCRES

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work in partnership with the Home & Community Services (H&CS) program of the CCIU to provide the highest quality behavioral health school district services to individuals with special needs.

MISSION STATEMENT

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

*$85 per hour with BCBA certification + $5,000 sign on bonus

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Posted 6/30/26, MA)

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