Behavioral Consultant

COMHAR, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 49,593 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

COMHAR, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Consultant to provide individualized behavioral support to children and young adults facing mental health challenges. In this per diem role, you will implement treatment plans and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams in homes, schools, and communities.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, along with at least one year of relevant experience in mental health services.

This role emphasizes positive behavior promotion, fostering independence, and ensuring community integration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing mental health direct services.
• Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum.
• Experience providing ABA services under supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Collaborate with treatment team to ensure plan implementation.
• Conduct regular documented peer reviews.

Skills

Experience in mental health services

Behavioral Analysis knowledge

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling

Job description

Behavioral Consultant

Looking for a career that truly impacts young lives? If you're passionate about supporting children with mental health challenges, behavioral health challenges, emotional and social challenges, or autism, COMHAR invites you to join our team and make a difference every day.

Rate

Individual Service Rate: $36.00/HR-$39.00/HR

Group Service Rate: $42.00/HR-$45.00/HR

Training Rate: $16.82/HR

Job Summary

COMHAR is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will provide individualized, person-centered behavioral support and therapeutic services to children, youth, and young adults with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs in the IBHS program. You will work directly with clients in their homes, schools, and community settings, implementing treatment plans, promoting positive behavior, and fostering independence, dignity, and well-being. This role emphasizes collaboration with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure meaningful outcomes and community integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete and conduct client assessments within 15 days of initiation of services.
• Observe the child in school, community, or home setting as part of the initial assessment in preparation for designing the intervention plan.
• Develop the intervention plan and instruct members of the treatment team (including teachers, aides, other school personnel, family, Behavioral Health Technician, or other individuals providing direct services or supports) on roles and responsibilities in implementing the plan.
• Collaborate with the interagency team so that school, home, and community behavioral plans compliment each other.
• Consult the treatment team when problems arise in implementation of the plan.
• Conduct regular documented monthly peer reviews with a licensed psychologist.
• Revise the intervention plan as needed, using same methods as used in initial development.
• Adhere to all paperwork guidelines for timelines, format, and content as established by the unit guided by CASSP principles.

Employment Status: Per Diem
(NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FULL-TIME BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDES MEDICAL, AND RETIREMENT)

Requirements

Behavioral Consultant Job Requirements:

• 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 or
• Individuals who provide ABA services through behavior consultation-ABA services shall meet one of the following:

1. A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services under the supervision of a professional with a certification as a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA.
2. Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a psychologist and have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA approved.

• License preferred (BSL, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

About COMHAR

COMHAR is a nonprofit human‑services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self‑determined lives. Our mission is: "To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self‑determined lives." Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community‑based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person‑centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR's team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not‑for‑profit community‑based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability‑related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary Description

$36-$40/ hour