Behavioral Consultant - Bartholomew

aba-plus; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 63,281 - 90,128; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral healthcare provider is seeking a Behavioral Consultant to provide flexible, evidence-based support for individuals with disabilities in Indiana. This role requires a Master's degree and significant experience in behavioral assessments. The consultant will collaborate with families and work primarily in-home or community-based settings, ensuring practical solutions aligned with individual needs. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and must possess the necessary certifications, including CPR. This is a contracted position offering a competitive pay starting at $55.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must not be excluded from receiving federal payments for providing healthcare services.
• Experience working as a Behavioral Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based behavioral support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Complete functional assessments and develop behavior support strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments

Ability to work independently

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Familiarity with Google Workspace

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Electronic health/medical record system

Job description

Description

Job Title: Behavioral Consultant

Pay: Starting at $55.68 per hour

Location: In-Home / Community-Based in Columbus, Hope, Edinburgh, Clifford, and Hartsville, Indiana and throughout Bartholomew 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 PlansAbility 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