Behavioral Consultant Job - #449

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

Supervision

Reports to the Behavioral Services Supervisor and works as part of a supportive, collaborative clinical team.

Position Overview

The BCBA serves as a key clinical member in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities across the lifespan. This role provides high‑quality behavioral consultation, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and helps shape service plans that improve quality of life for individuals and their families.

This is an opportunity to apply your clinical expertise within California’s state‑funded Regional Center system; an environment grounded in statute, person‑centered planning, and lifelong support for individuals with developmental disabilities. In this role, you will support individuals across all age groups, providing behavior‑analytic guidance that is informed by statutory requirements while contributing to a mission‑driven nonprofit that values informed clinical judgment, creativity, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

(Examples of duties performed; role may include additional related tasks.)

Clinical Consultation & Collaboration

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and provide expert clinical recommendations to enhance consumer support and outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison and consultant to partner agencies, programs, and service providers.
• Support resolution of service or care‑coordination concerns between families, vendors, and providers.
• Review records and conduct on‑site observations to make person‑centered program recommendations.

Consultation & Behavioral Support

• Conduct behavioral observations in a variety of settings, such as homes, group homes, day programs, and community environments.

• Collaborate with consulting psychiatrist regarding differential diagnosis, behavioral considerations, and medication‑related questions.
• Provide expert testimony related to ABA within due process hearings when needed.

Training & Capacity Building

• Deliver training and coaching to regional center employees and service providers on behavioral principles, best practices, and implementation strategies.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, recommendations, and consultations using various internal tracking systems.
• Follow all ethical, legal, and regulatory standards related to service delivery and applied behavior analysis.

Travel

• Travel to NLACRC offices in SFV, SCV, AV, consumer homes, programs, or community locations using reliable transportation.

Employment Standards

Knowledge

• Developmental disabilities and mental health conditions
• Behavioral assessment methods (e.g., direct observation, FBA, FA, checklists, reinforcement assessments)
• Behavior intervention plan design, instructional programming, and data‑based decision‑making
• Motivational systems and ABA‑based intervention models
• Ethical and legal standards in behavioral service delivery
• Community systems of care and multidisciplinary team practices

Required Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, counseling, education, or related field
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience providing behavioral services, consultation, or assessments to individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or emotional/behavioral needs

Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in behavioral assessment, intervention design, and data‑driven problem solving
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse populations
• High level of 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

Essential Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation (or acceptable substitute)

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package

We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans: 

• Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs. 
• Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents.  We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
• 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 & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees 
• No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents 
• Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
• NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b) 
• Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness and sabbatical time
• Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
• Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option

Please note that benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging. 

Compensation

This position is a non - exempt. 

Base Pay Rate / Salary Range Information

The actual amount offered within the posted salary/pay rate range will depend on a variety of factors, including degree obtained/education, experience, skills and abilities, and other relevant job-related factors. The lower end of salary range applies to candidates who meet minimum qualifications or have limited years of relevant experience; the higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of direct relevant experience.

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.