Behavior Consultant Job
watson instituteWexford, PA
Behavior Consultant Job
watson instituteWexford, PA
10 days ago
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Posted on May 19, 2026
The Watson Institute’s Behavioral Health Services department is hiring a casual Behavior Consultant for the Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) program based out of Wexford, PA, to work a flexible schedule which may include weekend and evening hours.
Employment Type: Temporary
Location: Wexford, PA
2605 Nicholson Road, Suite 3240, Bldg. 3 | Sewickley, PA
Behavior Consultant Job Responsibilities
Develop IBHS assessments with clients, families, and school staff
Develop functional behavior assessments (FBA) on clients
Develop individual treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives as well as specific interventions to address needs from results of FBA
Develop data collection protocol
Trend and analyze data
Supervise BHT staff in behavior management procedures
Consult with families, school personnel, and other community members about interventions for challenging behaviors of clients
Provide clinical documentation of each session with client
Develop materials to address clients’ needs
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Have a graduate degree in ABA from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or have an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency
Must 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
Experience working with children with autism and behavior problems required, at least three years’ experience preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of behavior principles, evidenced by experience and education
Experience writing, implementing, and evaluating positive behavior support plans
Most tasks require oral communication, visual and hearing perception, and the ability to get around the classrooms, cafeteria, gym, campus, etc.
The ability to keep up with running children and/or to lift, position, or assist with lifting students is essential to perform this task
The essential functions of this job described herein require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching and brisk walking, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and material of moderate weight (40 pounds)
Ability to use the strategies of Comprehensive Crisis Management and Ukeru to physically support students for their safety and the safety of others
Current PA Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances required
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Wexford, PA
Occupation
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Industry
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
Posted
10 days ago
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