Board Certified Behavior Consultant

Washington County Mental Health ServicesBarre, VT
11d$71,489

About The Position

Behavior Consultants makes measurable difference in the lives of children and youth facing significant emotional and behavioral challenges, helping them gain stability, confidence, and the skills needed to succeed at home, in school, and in their communities. Use evidence-based ABA practices to design thoughtful, individualized behavior supports and guide the adults who implement them every day. Through close collaboration with families, educators, and clinical teams, the Behavior Specialist helps reduce barriers to learning, strengthen positive behaviors, and create environments where young people can thrive.

Requirements

  • Successfully passed the BACB exam
  • Experience working with children and youth who present significant emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis principles and their practical application.
  • Ability to assess behavior, develop data-driven plans, and adjust interventions based on outcomes.
  • Strong training, coaching, and supervision skills to support staff implementation of behavior plans.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including clinical documentation.
  • Ability to collaborate with families, educators, clinicians, and case managers.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in school settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and direct behavioral assessments for referred children and youth under the supervision of a BCBA or Senior Clinical staff.
  • Develop, implement, monitor, and revise individualized behavior support plans.
  • Manage or co-manage the behavioral planning components for up to 10 assigned cases.
  • Train and supervise staff in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of behavior plans.
  • Provide ongoing consultation to WCMHS case managers and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Provide consultation and guidance to families as directed.
  • Participate on educational and clinical teams across school, community, and mental health settings.
  • Contribute to staff training initiatives as part of the agency’s training team.
  • Transport clients, using a personal or agency vehicle, to community activities, school, and mental health appointments as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support program and client needs.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.
  • Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.
  • Employee assistance plan.
  • Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours.
  • 12.5 paid holidays annually.
  • Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
  • Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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