Community ABA Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA)

PHMC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PHMC's Center for Autism is seeking a Community ABA Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA) to deliver Applied Behavior Analysis services to children with autism in home, school, and community settings. You will develop individualized treatment plans with families and monitor progress toward goals using data-driven assessment and FBAs in coordination with the BCBA and team.

You must hold PA licensure in a relevant field, complete BAS FBA training if required, supervise BHT-ABAs, attend interagency

Qualifikationen

• Must be licensed in Pennsylvania as a behavior specialist or equivalent credential.
• Must meet at least one of the following: 1 year ABA under BCBA supervision with 40 hours ABA training, or BCaBA cert, or 1 year ABA experience with 12 ABA credits.
• Completion of BAS Functional Behavioral Assessment training before hire or within 60 days.

Aufgaben

• Develop behavior/treatment and crisis plans with the family and team.
• Conduct assessments with the BCBA and treatment team.
• Create data collection systems and graph progress on treatment goals.
• Supervise BHT-ABAs and participate in interagency meetings.
• Ensure accurate documentation and confidentiality compliance.

Kenntnisse

Positive Behavior Support

Data collection

Collaborative teamwork

CASSP Principles

DSM-5 knowledge

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Master's in ABA

BAS FBA training

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Jobbeschreibung

Community ABA Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA)

Job Category: Therapist III

Requisition Number: COMMU007207

• Posted : November 3, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Philadelphia, PA 19114, USA

Description

Subsidiary: The Center for Autism (CFA)

Program: Community ABA

Role Type: Full-Time

Job Overview:

The Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA) provides behavioral health services using Applied Behavior Analysis for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in home, school, and community settings to support skill acquisition and behavior reduction in the client’s natural environment. This position develops individualized treatment plans with the family and monitors client progress toward goals. The BC-ABA completes skill assessment measures and functional behavior assessments and oversees treatment plan implementation. The BC-ABA provides supervision and consultation to BHT-ABAs and other stakeholders involved in the planning, design, and implementation of the treatment plan.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with all team members.
• Develop behavior/treatment plans and/or crisis plans with the child, family, BCBA, and team that are developmentally appropriate and strengths-based.
• Conduct assessments in conjunction with the BCBA and treatment team for incoming and existing service participants.
• Develop appropriate behavioral data collection systems, in conjunction with the BCBA, such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of treatment plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.
• Graph clinical data on active treatment goals to monitor progress and facilitate any changes that need to be made to programming.
• Use clinical outcome measures and individualized data collected regularly to graph and monitor progress, update treatment plan interventions, and develop discharge/aftercare plans in conjunction with the BCBA.
• Support all assigned BHT-ABAs in implementing designed ABA programs by providing supervision in accordance with the CBH ABA Performance Standards.
• Attend interagency meetings to coordinate the design of treatment plans and service recommendations.
• Complete all required documentation in a thorough and accurate manner.
• Participate in identifying discharge planning goals for children and families.
• Travel to a variety of educational and/or home environments to provide services in the client’s environment.
• Ensure compliance with PHMC andCFA policies and procedures, including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
• Provide clinical information to the evaluating psychologist/psychiatrist as required or requested.
• Attend and participate in meetings, training programs, and supervision as required by PHMC/CFA and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability inwriting Positive Behavior Support plans and conducting FBAs
• Strong data collectionskills
• Ability to utilizeacollaborative, team-oriented approach
• Knowledge and understanding of CASSP Principles
• Understanding of child and family development
• Crisis intervention and management
• Knowledge of DSM-5
• Basic understanding of common psychotropic medications
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Adaptability and flexibility tochange activities quickly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and database management

Training:

• Training in behavior analysis/modification (minimum of 90 hours of coursework prior to hire;32hours ofBACB-approved CEUs in a 2-year period thereafter)
• Completion of theBureau of Autism Services (BAS) Functional Behavioral Assessment(FBA) trainingprior to hire or within 60 days of start date

RequiredQualifications:

• Must be licensed in Pennsylvania as a behavior specialist (LBS), professional counselor (LPC), marriage and family therapist (LMFT), clinical social worker (LCSW), social worker(LSW),psychologist, certified registered nurse practitioner, or another professional authorized to oversee ABA services
• Must also meet at least ONE of the following:
  
  • Have at least 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services under the supervision of a BCBA or equivalent graduate-level certified professional AND have40 hours of approved ABA training
  • Have aBCaBA certification or equivalent accredited undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis
  • Have at least 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services and 12 college credits in ABA

Preferred Experience:

• One year ofverified post-master’s experience indirect care of individuals with autism
• One year of supervisory experience

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Effective Communication

Advanced

Analytical

Advanced

Working with Children

Intermediate

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Education

Required

Masters or better in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Psychologist

LSW

LPC

LMFT

LCSW

LBS

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