A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
Part-time, contract, or W2 options depending on availability and caseload
Schedule:
Flexible, based on client needs and consultant availability Flexible BCBA Consultation Work That Makes a Real Difference PosAbilities Clinic is growing our Therapeutic Consultation team and is seeking a BCBA / Licensed Behavior Analyst or Endorsed PBS Facilitator to provide meaningful, practical consultation for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities. This is not a high-volume clinic caseload or a traditional 1:1 ABA role. This is consultation-based work focused on assessment, behavior support planning, staff and caregiver training, environmental supports, skill-building recommendations, and implementation support across real-life settings. PosAbilities Clinic is licensed to provide Therapeutic Consultation through the DD Waiver . No separate DD Waiver provider credentialing is required. Consultants provide services through PosAbilities Clinic. This Role Is a Strong Fit For a
BCBA Who Wants:
Flexible consultation work Meaningful cases with adolescents and adults Community-based and hybrid documentation options Work that focuses on staff training, caregiver coaching, and real-world implementation Opportunities to support day programs, residential teams, families, and interdisciplinary teams A role outside of the traditional insurance-based ABA model What You'll Do As a Behavior Consultant, you may: Complete observations and behavior assessments across home, day support, residential, and community settings Review records, data, support needs, behavior patterns, and environmental factors Develop practical behavior support recommendations Create or update behavior support plans and skill-building strategies Train caregivers, residential staff, day support staff, and family members Support implementation of proactive behavior strategies Review progress, barriers, and data Collaborate with support coordinators, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members Complete service notes, progress summaries, reports, and required documentation What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is: A current BCBA with Virginia LBA credentials Experienced supporting individuals with developmental disabilities Comfortable working with adolescents and/or adults Skilled in behavior assessment and behavior support planning Strong in caregiver and staff training Practical, person-centered, and collaborative Comfortable working independently while staying connected to the team Reliable with documentation and follow-through Committed to dignity, autonomy, safety, communication, and quality of life Preferred Experience Helpful experience includes: DD Waiver services Therapeutic Consultation Residential or group home consultation Adult day support or community-based services Staff training and implementation coaching Functional behavior assessment Behavior support plan development Communication, adaptive skill, emotional regulation, or safety-related supports Working with interdisciplinary teams DD Waiver experience is helpful but not required. We can support the right BCBA in learning the Therapeutic Consultation model. Requirements Current BCBA certification Current Virginia LBA license Current Endorsement as a PBS Facilitator in Virginia Experience with behavior assessment, intervention planning, and staff/caregiver training Ability to complete documentation accurately and on time Ability to travel to client settings in Northern Virginia as needed Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality Ability to pass required background checks Work Model This position may include: In-person observations Team consultation meetings Staff/caregiver training Behavior support planning Documentation from home Hybrid in Person and Remote work time Flexible caseload based on availability and referrals Why PosAbilities Clinic? PosAbilities Clinic provides therapeutic and behavioral services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Our work is person-centered, practical, and focused on helping support teams implement strategies that improve daily life. This is a strong opportunity for a BCBA who wants meaningful, flexible consultation work with individuals and teams who need real-world support. How to Apply Please submit your resume and include: Your BCBA/LBA or Endorsed PBS Facilitator status Your experience with adolescents or adults with developmental disabilities Your availability Your preferred service area or travel radius Whether you are interested in part-time W2, contract, or flexible consulting work
Pay:
From $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Application Question(s): What is your BCBA/LBA or Endorsed PBS Facilitator status? What is your Schedule availability? What is your preferred service area or travel radius? Are you interested in part-time/full-time W2, contract, or flexible consulting work
