Clinical Consultant (BCBA)

Talent Acquisition Team, May Institute • Full-time • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States • 2h ago

Clinical Consultant – PBIS
Full-Time | Pennsylvania (Greater Philly area) | May Institute

Advance Systems. Build Capacity. Lead with Expertise.

Join May Institute’s nationally recognized Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and school consultation team as a Clinical Consultant, where your expertise as a skilled consultant and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will drive large-scale impact across schools, districts, and agencies. You’ll provide high-level consultation, coaching, and capacity-building to shape inclusive, data-informed systems that support student success.

This is an ideal role for experienced clinicians seeking to expand their influence beyond direct service—offering a dynamic mix of school-based consultation, systems design, professional development, and leadership.

What You’ll Do

Lead School-Based Behavioral Consultation: Deliver expert consultation to public and private schools implementing PBIS and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), with a focus on improving equity, access, and behavioral outcomes.
Guide Functional Behavior Assessment & Intervention: Conduct advanced functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and design individualized behavior support plans that align with ethical standards and best practices in the field.
Coach Educators and Leadership Teams: Provide ongoing training, coaching, and technical assistance to school staff and administrators, ensuring fidelity of implementation and staff capacity-building.
Drive Systems-Level Change: Collaborate with district leaders to assess, develop, and refine school-wide systems, practices, and data tools that support sustainable behavioral and academic success.
Lead Data-Driven Decision Making: Support teams in collecting, analyzing, and using data to inform instruction, monitor interventions, and evaluate overall system performance.
Serve as part of a Program Evaluation Team: Assist with program evaluations in collaboration with program stakeholders to assess implementation of evidenced-based practices and inform development of comprehensive recommendations to support program enhancement, professional development for school staff, and maximize outcomes for students.

What You Bring

Certification: Active BCBA certification (Preferred)
Education: Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field. Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field highly preferred.
Experience: Minimum 3–5 years post-certification, with demonstrated experience in school-based settings, systems-level consultation, and capacity-building.
Expertise: Strong working knowledge of PBIS, MTSS, and function-based behavior support strategies in K–12 environments.
Skills: Exceptional communication, facilitation, and coaching skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex organizational dynamics. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 and associated applications (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).
Mindset: Commitment to equity-centered practices, cultural responsiveness, and inclusion for all students.

Why Join Us?

Broaden Your Impact: Work across schools and districts to drive scalable, sustainable changes that benefit thousands of students.
Lead With Autonomy: Take ownership of your consultation portfolio with flexibility, support, and trust in your clinical judgment.
National Reach, Local Focus: Be part of a respected national nonprofit while working directly with regional education partners and school communities.
Professional Excellence: Join a team of experienced BCBAs and clinicians committed to collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy robust benefits including competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, student loan support, and more.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus to welcome you to the team.
Compensation
We recognize and reward your expertise: $78,000 - $85,000

Who We Are:

May Institute’s PBIS and School Consultation Division partners with public and private schools to promote inclusive practices, strengthen multi-tiered systems of support, and improve behavioral outcomes for all students. Backed by decades of expertise in applied behavior analysis (ABA), our work blends clinical excellence with a deep commitment to educational equity and social-emotional wellbeing.

Ready to lead where clinical skills meet systems change?

Make a positive impact – Apply today!