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!