Behavior Consultant Job Description

The position is part-time with the opportunity to develop into a full-time position if desired. Contract work (1099) with the ability to work remotely, create your own schedule, caseload size and areas served. Requires local travel, reliable transportation, auto insurance as well as professional liability insurance.

Job Description: A behavioral consultant offers support to individuals who are experiencing or are likely to experience challenges accessing and actively participating in the community because of behavioral, social, or emotional challenges.  The behavior consultant role is intended to empower individuals and families to lead their best life. Consultants will emphasize the individual’s strengths and unique abilities to accomplish self-determination, interdependence, productivity, integration, and inclusion in all facets of community life, across all environments, across the lifespan.

Qualifications:

Applicant Must possess one of the following for Level 2 Behavior Management:

1.    have a master's degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, or another applied health service area of psychology; special education; social work; or counseling.

2.    be a licensed marriage and family therapist;

3.    be a licensed clinical social worker;

4.    be a licensed mental health counselor;

5.    have a master's degree in a human services field and be able to demonstrate to the BDDS behavior management committee that the individual has either coursework in or five (5) years of experience in devising, implementing, and monitoring behavior support plans.

Prefer applicants who have experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.