Clinical Consultant

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!