Behavioral Consultant - Allen County

Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 63,281 - 90,128; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in behavioral support is hiring a Behavioral Consultant to provide evidence-based support to individuals with disabilities. The role involves conducting assessments, developing behavior strategies, and collaborating with families and support teams. This position is contract-based and requires a Master's degree in a relevant field. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in behavioral consultation. Services primarily occur in home and community settings across Fort Wayne and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Must have a CPR & First Aid Certificate.
• Must have a clean background check.
• Must have professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional assessments and develop behavior support strategies.
• Teach and coach caregivers and team members.
• Develop and implement Behavior Support Plans.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments

Ability to work independently and with a team

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Familiarity with electronic health records

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

Job Title: Behavioral Consultant

Pay: Starting at $55.68 per hour

Location: In-Home / Community-Based in Fort Wayne, New Haven, and Woodburn, Indiana and throughout Allen County

Preferred Availability: daytime, after school hours, and weekends

Company

Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC ("Achieve") was built for working families—and for professionals who value flexibility and collaboration. Our team delivers therapy on schedules that work for families, partners closely with parents, and provides practical, real-world support shaped by lived experience. At Achieve, your work fits into real life and makes a meaningful impact.

Overview

Behavioral Consultants contracted with Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC provide evidence-based behavioral support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a contracted position, and we are intentionally building a network of independent clinicians who value flexibility, autonomy, and collaborative, team-based care.

Behavioral Consultants at Achieve complete functional assessments, develop practical behavior support strategies, and work closely with families and support teams to improve quality of life. Services are delivered primarily in home and community-based settings, with a focus on real-world application and sustainable outcomes.

Behavioral Consultants provide services under an Independent Contractor Agreement and are not employees of Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC. Achieve will not provide insurance coverage of any kind for the benefit of the Contractor, including but not limited to Worker's Compensation, Unemployment, or other insurance.

Services

• Completion of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and ongoing behavioral evaluation
• Teach and coach caregivers, direct care staff, and team members on behavior support plan strategies and interventions
• Development, implementation, and revision of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) in alignment with the Person-Centered Individualized Support Plan (PCISP)
• Identification of the function of behavior
• Training and consultation with caregivers, direct support staff, and team members to ensure consistency across environments
• Ongoing data review, progress monitoring, and outcome-based recommendations
• Collaboration with case managers, waiver providers, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Documentation and reporting in compliance with BDDS waiver standards, timelines, and billing requirements

Requirements

(All costs associated with obtaining and maintaining requirements are the responsibility of the contractor.)

• CPR & First Aid Certificate
• Negative TB test prior to providing services to clients
• Clean background check
• Master's degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Social Work, or related field
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Valid Driver's License
• Active Auto Insurance appropriate for driving associated with this position

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Reliable transportation to and from clients location
• Must not be excluded from receiving federal payments for providing healthcare services (Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities database)
• Must not be excluded from federal healthcare programs (System for Award Management (SAM))
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and writing Behavior Support Plans
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Access to electronic devices with access to internet
• Experience working with individuals (children and/or adults) with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and/or Autism
• Familiarity working with an electronic health/medical record system (EHR/EMR)
• Familiarity with Google Workspace
• Experience working as a Behavioral Consultant
• Working knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security standards