Behavioral Consultant - Blackford County

Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 75,768,000 - 77,145,600; Part time

Job summary

Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus in Indiana is seeking a Behavioral Consultant to provide evidence-based behavioral support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position is contracted, focusing on flexibility and teamwork, where you will assess functional behaviors, develop support strategies, and collaborate with families.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's degree in a related field and have experience working with such populations. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community.

Qualifications

• CPR & First Aid Certificate required.
• Negative TB test prior to providing services.
• Reliable transportation to clients' locations.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional assessments and develop behavior support strategies.
• Teach and coach caregivers on behavior support plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Functional Behavior Assessments

Behavior Support Plans

Experience with developmental disabilities

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Electronic health record system

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Title: Behavioral Consultant

Pay: Starting at $55.68 per hour

Location: In-Home / Community-Based in Blackford County, Indiana (Hartford City & Montpelier Indiana)

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-life 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
• Education: Master's degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Social Work, or related field
• Insurance: Professional Liability Insurance
• Valid Driver’s License
• Active Auto Insurance with Proper Coverage as recommended by an insurance agent for the driving incurred for 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 and consent to searches of the Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities database at start of Contract and monthly
• Must not be excluded from federal healthcare programs and consent to searches of System for Award Management (SAM) at start of contract or monthly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and writing Behavior Support Plans
• Access to electronic devices with access to internet
• Experience working with individuals (children and/or adults) with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or Autism
• Familiarity with an electronic health record system
• Familiarity with Google Workspace
• Working knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security standards
• Experience working as a Behavioral Consultant