Overview
At the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, we believe in those we serve as much as 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 — a place 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.
- Employee Engagement Above the Benchmark: We consistently score above national benchmarks for employee engagement. Our team is happy, mission-driven, and supported.
- Flexibility & Fun: A work environment that values well-being, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
- Mission-Focused Impact: Be part of helping any child overcome challenges, knowing your role truly matters.
- Feel Valued & Grow: Annual professional development dollars, tuition discounts, and year-round trainings.
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 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.
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).
- Engage in opportunities to participate in research and professional presentations if interested.
Requirements
- Be licensed in the state of PA as a Behavior Specialist OR
- Have certification as a BCBA OR
- 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 OR
- 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 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 (e.g., Act 33, Act 34 or FBI Clearance).
Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?
- Compensation: Mileage reimbursement, regular pay raise opportunities, and staff referral bonus.
- Time Off: Semi-annual vacation accrual for employees working a minimum of 15 hours/week over six months.
- Incentives: 1.5x base hourly rate after annual productivity target is met; approximately 75% of employees earn incentives, typically $1,000–$10,000 annually (for those who work 30 standard hours).
- Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan with company match after 1 year (must work at least 20 hours/week).
- Wellness: Commitment to work/life balance.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity: We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and 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.