BCBA- Hourly
Washington County Mental Health Services - Montpelier, VT
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Behavior Consultant - Hourly The Behavior Consultant makes a 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. In this highly impactful hourly role, youll turn evidence-based ABA practices into meaningful change by designing thoughtful, individualized behavior supports and guiding 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. We are open to working with consultants on an hourly basis to fill current needs at high flexibility. Pay is commensurate with experience for BCBA's.Duties and ResponsibilitiesConduct 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 agencys 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.QualificationsEducation Requirements: Successfully passed the BACB exam.Knowledge and CompetenciesExperience working with children and youth who present significant emotional and behavioral challenges.Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis principles and their practical application.Experience working in school settings is preferred.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 pensation:This position starts at 34.37 commensurate with experience.To apply: We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website
Created: 2026-01-27