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$85/hr

The Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA) is an independent contract position and a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team: * BC-ABA needs throughout Delware County, PA! * BC-ABA clinicians may work ...

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Behavior Consultant ABA - IBHS Delaware County

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services

Lansdowne, PA • On-site

$85/hr

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Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Behavior Consultant in Delaware County, PA!

RATE:

  • $60 per hour - Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA) - must have active BSL

SUMMARY:

The Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA) is an independent contract position and a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team:

  • BC-ABA needs throughout Delware County, PA!
  • BC-ABA clinicians may work during school, after-school, or evening hours depending on County program needs.
  • Flexible scheduling for work/life balance!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Write and monitor individual treatment plans for children diagnosed with behavioral and mental health disorders. These disorders include, but are not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).
  • Provide assistance in the development of adaptive skills in order for the diagnosed child to take a more positive role in the school, home & community setting.
  • Provide prescribed behavioral consultation to the family and / or school.
  • Train the Behavior Health Technician (BHT) on appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Write Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
  • Cases are typically authorized 2- 3 hours per week for each client's family based on medical necessity, and can build a caseload of multiple clients.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
    • Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
      • Must have ABA coursework related to behavior theories, protocols, techniques
    • Demonstrated work experience with children with ASD
    • Supervisory experience - preferred

CREDENTIALS:

(Clearances within 12 months)

  • PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
  • PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
  • FBI Department of Human Service background clearance - Service code: 1KG738
  • TB screening - current within 3 months
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • PA Behavior Specialist License-license must be active

Benefits

The Behavior Consultant / BC-ABA position is an independent contract (1099) position. No benefits are associated with these roles.

ABOUT CCRES

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work in partnership with the Home & Community Services (H&CS) program of the CCIU to provide the highest quality behavioral health school district services to individuals with special needs.

MISSION STATEMENT

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

Have your BCBA? Please apply here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/j/E60DFE2580/

*$85 per hour with BCBA certification

For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Posted 6/30/26, MA)

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