Behavioral Consultant - Job #1153
About The Position
North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC), a private nonprofit contracted by the State of California Department of Developmental Services, serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley. The Behavioral Consultant is a clinical team member who provides behavioral consultation to individuals across the lifespan and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop service recommendations that support individuals and their families. The role applies behavior-analytic expertise within California’s state-funded Regional Center system, with attention to statutory requirements, person-centered planning, and lifelong support. The position reports to the Behavioral Services Supervisor and works with a supportive, collaborative clinical team. Duties include consulting with families, service providers, partner agencies, and regional center staff; observing individuals in homes, group homes, day programs, and community settings; reviewing behavioral data and records; and recommending interventions and services. The consultant also provides training, maintains documentation, follows applicable ethical and regulatory standards, and travels to NLACRC offices and community locations using reliable transportation.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, counseling, education, or a related field.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
- At least 2 years of professional experience providing behavioral services, consultation, or assessments to individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or emotional/behavioral needs.
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities and mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of behavioral assessment methods, including direct observation, FBA, FA, checklists, and reinforcement assessments.
- Knowledge of behavior intervention plan design, instructional programming, and data-based decision-making.
- Knowledge of motivational systems and ABA-based intervention models.
- Knowledge of ethical and legal standards in behavioral service delivery.
- Knowledge of community systems of care and multidisciplinary team practices.
- Expertise in behavioral assessment, intervention design, and data-driven problem solving.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse populations.
- Professionalism, empathy, and collaborative practice.
- Ability to organize priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet timelines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related applications.
- Ability to clearly summarize clinical information and present recommendations.
- Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation, or an acceptable substitute.
Responsibilities
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and provide clinical recommendations to improve consumer support and outcomes.
- Serve as a liaison and consultant to partner agencies, programs, and service providers.
- Help resolve service or care-coordination concerns involving families, vendors, and providers.
- Review records and conduct on-site observations to develop person-centered program recommendations.
- Conduct behavioral observations in homes, group homes, day programs, and community settings.
- Review behavioral data and incident reports, and collaborate with Consumer Services Coordinators and providers on interventions, risk considerations, and service needs.
- Collaborate with the consulting psychiatrist on differential diagnosis, behavioral considerations, and medication-related questions.
- Provide expert testimony related to ABA in due process hearings when needed.
- Train and coach regional center employees and service providers on behavioral principles, best practices, and implementation strategies.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation of assessments, recommendations, and consultations in internal tracking systems.
- Comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards for service delivery and applied behavior analysis.
- Travel to NLACRC offices, consumer homes, programs, and community locations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including full employer-paid coverage for certain employee-only plans and contributions toward other selected plans.
- Dental insurance, including an employer-paid DMO plan and a PPO option with a low employee monthly contribution.
- Pre-tax flexible spending account for eligible health care expenses.
- Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account for eligible dependent care expenses.
- No-cost life, accidental death and disability, and long-term disability insurance for employees.
- No-cost vision plan for employees and eligible dependents.
- CalPERS defined-benefit retirement plan for eligible employees.
- Deferred compensation plans (457 and 403(b)).
- Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Accrued vacation, sick time, education time, wellness time, and sabbatical time.
- 12 paid holidays throughout the year.
- Hybrid-remote option offered for most positions.
- Professional development and career paths toward entry-level management positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
