Behavioral Consultant Jobs
Behavioral Consultant jobs are open across healthcare, education, human services, and nonprofit organizations, from entry-level to senior and clinical director roles, with specializations in applied behavior analysis, autism services, and organizational behavior management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Behavioral Consultant
FT and PT positions available
Dauphin County
*SIGN-ON BONUS*
- Be the ONE who makes the difference in the lives of people in our community. Connect individuals with the Mental Health services they want and need. YOU can be the positive change in someone's life.
- The Behavioral Consultant (BC) will gather information on the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences in written format to identify treatment goals, determine the type of behavioral intervention needed, and design behavior modification plans that are strength-based, non-aversive, and respect the social-cultural background of the client and family.
- Responsibilities:
- Develop a treatment plan for child or adolescent involving data integration from multiple sources with regular, data-driven updates
- Direct treatment program including consultation/intervention utilizing behavioral management techniques, regular meetings, and consultation with client, family, and other treatment team members
- Track client progress through organization, review, and charting of data collected by treatment team members regarding frequency, intensity, and duration of targeted behaviors and positive replacement behaviors
- Determine clinical necessity for special evaluations and services such as medication needs assessment by a psychiatrist, psychological testing, or other services
- Collaborate with child/adolescent, family, and other involved professionals to develop daily routines for implementation during times of crisis and transition as well as a 24-hour crisis plan
- What you need to be SUCCESSFUL in the Behavioral Consultant role:
- Passion for patient care and a desire to make positive change in someone's life and...
- Proficiency in Excel, MS Word, and ability to learn and efficiently utilize computer applications (i.e., EMR)
- Must possess or have ability to obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances
- Education:
- minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in providing direct mental health services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling; OR
- completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field; OR
- graduate degree in ABA; OR
- be licensed in this Commonwealth as a Behavior Specialist; OR
- have a certification as a BCBA
- Valid PA Driver's license and active car insurance
- If YOU want to be the ONE who makes a difference in the lives of people in our community, apply for the Behavioral Consultant role in Dauphin County. Be the positive change in someone's life.
- TEAMCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions based on age, race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Behavioral Consultant
FT and PT positions available
Dauphin County
*SIGN-ON BONUS*
- Be the ONE who makes the difference in the lives of people in our community. Connect individuals with the Mental Health services they want and need. YOU can be the positive change in someone's life.
- The Behavioral Consultant (BC) will gather information on the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences in written format to identify treatment goals, determine the type of behavioral intervention needed, and design behavior modification plans that are strength-based, non-aversive, and respect the social-cultural background of the client and family.
- Responsibilities:
- Develop a treatment plan for child or adolescent involving data integration from multiple sources with regular, data-driven updates
- Direct treatment program including consultation/intervention utilizing behavioral management techniques, regular meetings, and consultation with client, family, and other treatment team members
- Track client progress through organization, review, and charting of data collected by treatment team members regarding frequency, intensity, and duration of targeted behaviors and positive replacement behaviors
- Determine clinical necessity for special evaluations and services such as medication needs assessment by a psychiatrist, psychological testing, or other services
- Collaborate with child/adolescent, family, and other involved professionals to develop daily routines for implementation during times of crisis and transition as well as a 24-hour crisis plan
- What you need to be SUCCESSFUL in the Behavioral Consultant role:
- Passion for patient care and a desire to make positive change in someone's life and...
- Proficiency in Excel, MS Word, and ability to learn and efficiently utilize computer applications (i.e., EMR)
- Must possess or have ability to obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances
- Education:
- minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in providing direct mental health services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling; OR
- completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field; OR
- graduate degree in ABA; OR
- be licensed in this Commonwealth as a Behavior Specialist; OR
- have a certification as a BCBA
- Valid PA Driver's license and active car insurance
- If YOU want to be the ONE who makes a difference in the lives of people in our community, apply for the Behavioral Consultant role in Dauphin County. Be the positive change in someone's life.
- TEAMCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions based on age, race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral consultant jobs.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification or active candidacy required
- Experience conducting functional behavior assessments and writing behavior intervention plans
- Proficiency with data collection systems and graphing software such as CentralReach or Catalyst
- Minimum of two years working directly with individuals with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities
- Master's degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, or a closely related field
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel between client homes, schools, or clinical sites
Tips for Your Behavioral Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to supervision hours
Many behavioral consultant postings specify a minimum number of supervised fieldwork hours. Pull the exact hour count from each job description and list your documented hours prominently on your resume so screeners don't have to hunt for them.
Highlight your behavior intervention plan experience
Employers distinguish between consultants who implement plans and those who design them. Make clear on your resume whether you authored behavior intervention plans, modified them, or carried them out, since those responsibilities signal very different seniority levels.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists behavioral consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by population served
Behavioral consultant roles in autism services, traumatic brain injury, and organizational settings require distinct skill sets. Narrow your search to postings that match the population you have the most direct experience with so your application reads as an exact fit.
Prepare a data-based case study for interviews
Interviewers in this field routinely ask you to walk through a client case from baseline data collection through outcome measurement. Having one clean example ready, with clear graphs or data summaries you can describe verbally, sets you apart from candidates who speak only in generalities.
Negotiate continuing education support upfront
Certification maintenance requires ongoing CEUs, and costs vary significantly by employer. Ask about reimbursement for CEUs, supervision hours for recertification, and conference attendance before you accept an offer, since these benefits affect your long-term cost of staying credentialed.
Behavioral Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most behavioral consultants?
State of Florida, Community Clinic, and Children's Wisconsin are hiring the most behavioral consultants right now, with openings concentrated in Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at multi-site ABA therapy providers and regional human services agencies.
How many behavioral consultant jobs are remote?
About 44% of behavioral consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in consultation, supervision, and training functions rather than direct in-home or clinic-based service delivery. School-based and residential positions remain almost entirely on-site.
How do you become a behavioral consultant?
Start by earning a master's degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, or a related field. Next, accumulate the supervised fieldwork hours required for BCBA certification and pass the board exam administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Many practitioners begin as registered behavior technicians or behavior therapists to build direct experience while completing graduate coursework and supervision requirements.
Can you get a behavioral consultant job with little experience?
Entry points do exist, particularly in organizations that hire behavior therapists or junior consultants and provide structured supervision toward certification. Candidates with strong practicum placements, documented fieldwork hours, and experience working with specific populations such as children with autism often move into consultant roles before fully completing the BCBA candidacy process, especially at growing ABA providers that have internal training pipelines.
What does the behavioral consultant interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen focused on your credentials and population experience, followed by a panel or clinical interview where you walk through a case example using behavior-analytic reasoning. Some employers add a practical component, such as reviewing a sample data set or discussing how you would design a behavior intervention plan for a described scenario. References and background checks typically close the process.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to behavioral consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your credentials, population experience, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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