Date of Notice: June 25th, 2025
Job Title: Behavior Consultant-ABA
Location: Various Locations
Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health
Terms of Employment: Full-Time Act 93 Contract
Qualifications: Certification as a BCBA preferred; must hold a license as an LPC, LSW, LCSW, or LBS.
May consider a Licensed Behavior Specialist with at least 12 credits is ABA and a minimum of 1 year experience
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Position Description
Qualifications: Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner or a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services and have one of the following:
(1) A certification as a BCaBA, or other undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.
(2) A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services and a minimum of 12 credits in ABA from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
(3) A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services under the supervision of a professional with a certification as a BCBA from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA approved by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Location: Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 and other administered service areas
Job Goal: To assist with developing an intense behavioral service treatment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Developing, writing and directing the implementation of a behavior management plan, which addresses the specific needs of an assigned client.
2. Utilize the collaborative treatment planning process, which includes all involved parties in identifying needs, steps and intervention strategies.
3. Provide support and direction to the Behavioral Health Technicians in the implementation of the treatment plan.
4. Provide consultation with all involved parties including family, school, and community members to assist in the implementation of the plan.
5. Document to meet the requirements of medical assistance managed care organizations, and LIU18 guidelines.
6. Conduct assessments and design treatment / crisis plans. Design, implement, and monitor behavioral modification plans.
7. Review, analyze, and interpret data to determine any changes to goals and objectives included in the ITP.
8. Implement and adhere to CASSP principles in the provision of mental health services.
9. Maintain contact with families and school personnel to insure communication, collaboration, and the provision of an appropriate level/type of intervention to meet client needs.
10. Seek out clinical supervision from the Director of IBHS- ABA or their designee when aware that the case assigned is beyond the scope of current competencies or has hit an impasse.
11. Participate in CASSP, Interagency, MDE/IEP meetings, as needed/directed.
12. Perform other duties as directed by BSC or Director of IBHS-ABA.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their Director. Term of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Board. In accordance with state and federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.
The Luzerne Intermediate Unit #18 is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sex or non-relevant handicap in activities, programs or employment practices. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Human Resources, 570-718-4648.