Behavioral Consultant - Job #1153

North County Regional•Chatsworth, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) is a private, nonprofit agency contracted with the State of California Department of Developmental Services to provide services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It serves the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley, supporting individuals across the lifespan. The Behavioral Consultant is a key clinical team member who provides behavioral consultation to individuals with developmental disabilities, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and contributes to service plans intended to improve quality of life for individuals and 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 as part of a collaborative clinical team. The position is non-exempt. Travel is required to NLACRC offices, consumer homes, programs, and community locations. Most positions are offered a hybrid-remote option. The amount of compensation offered within the salary range depends on education, experience, skills, abilities, and other job-related factors; no specific salary range is provided in the posting.

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 summarize clinical information clearly 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 enhance consumer support and outcomes.
Serve as a liaison and consultant to partner agencies, programs, and service providers.
Help resolve service or care-coordination concerns among families, vendors, and providers.
Review records and conduct on-site observations to make 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 as part of comprehensive risk mitigation.
Collaborate with a consulting psychiatrist regarding differential diagnosis, behavioral considerations, and medication-related questions.
Provide expert testimony related to ABA in due process hearings when needed.
Deliver training and coaching to regional center employees and service providers on behavioral principles, best practices, and implementation strategies.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, recommendations, and consultations in internal tracking systems.
Follow ethical, legal, and regulatory standards related to service delivery and applied behavior analysis.
Travel to NLACRC offices in SFV, SCV, and AV, as well as consumer homes, programs, or community locations.

Benefits

Health insurance, including full-cost coverage for certain employee-only medical plans and contributions toward other plans.
Dental insurance, including a fully paid DMO plan for employees and eligible dependents and a PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution.
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and 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.
Paid time off, including three weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, eight hours per month of sick time, and education, wellness, and sabbatical time.
Twelve paid holidays throughout the year.
Professional development opportunities and career paths toward entry-level management positions.