Community ABA Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA)

Public Health Management Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Management Corporation is seeking a Community ABA Behavior Consultant who delivers ABA services to children with autism in home, school, and community settings. You will develop individualized treatment plans with families, conduct assessments, monitor goals, and supervise staff under BCBA direction.

The role requires PA licensure, BCBA supervision experience is preferred, and a strong emphasis on data collection, collaboration, and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in PA as a behavior specialist or other qualifying professional.
• One of: 1 year ABA under BCBA supervision with 40 hours of ABA training; BCaBA cert; or 1 year ABA plus 12 college ABA credits.

Responsibilities

• Develop behavior/treatment plans with family and team and monitor progress.
• Perform skill assessments and functional behavior assessments.
• Provide supervision to BHT-ABAs and coordinate plan implementation.
• Graph clinical data and track progress toward goals.
• Complete documentation thoroughly and attend meetings as required.
• Travel to client environments to deliver services and ensure proper compliance.

Skills

Behavior data collection

FBAs

Collaboration

DSM-5 knowledge

Crisis intervention

Family-centered care

Education

Masters in ABA or related field

Job description

Community ABA Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA)

• Posted on November 3, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location
Philadelphia, PA 19114, USA

• Therapist III
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COMMU007207

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

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.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Effective Communication Advanced

Analytical Advanced

Working with Children Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

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

Preferred

Licensed Psychologist

LSW

LPC

LMFT

LCSW

LBS

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