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Toward Maximum Independence
Temecula, California

Behavioral Consultant - Licensed Clinician (PsyD, LCSW, LMFT)

Clinical PsychologyNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$60-$67/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Contract Behavioral Consultant (PsyD, LCSW, or LMFT)

Hours: Part-Time

Salary: $60 to $67 an hour *dependent on experience and bilingual differential

Work Location: Temecula and Inland Empire

Case Load: 10 hours per client a month; may choose the number of cases you wish to take on

Hours: Design your own hours between Monday to Friday

Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) is a nonprofit organization that has been transforming the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities since 1981 and the deaf and hard of hearing since 2000. TMI is committed to the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities into all facets of community life.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, co-occurring mental health diagnosis, and a variety of medical diagnosis.

Should have experience performing functional behavioral assessments/analysis, implementing behavioral modification programs, and crisis intervention within the family structure.

Job Responsibilities

  • The Behavior Consultant will participate as a member of an interdisciplinary planning team and will provide effective behavior interventions to adults with ID/DD and Mental Health Diagnosis.
  • Complete Functional Behavior Assessments.
  • Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed monthly progress notes of behavioral services provided as well as client’s progress.
  • Provide ongoing communication, support, and training to caregivers and staff on the implementation of supportive behavior strategies.
  • Collaborate with Regional Center personnel, schools, day programs, group home staff, and families to ensure effective implementation of recommended programs and services.
  • Provide services in accordance with the level of funding and requirements for overall direct and indirect services.

Requirements

  • Participate in a minimum of 1 clinical meeting per month.
  • Travel up to 1 hours distance and conduct consultations in the client's home.
  • Bill TMI on a monthly basis, writing (Mileage NOT reimbursed).
  • Monday - Friday - variable days and hours.
  • This is a Contract Position (No Benefits).

Qualifications and Skills

  • Must be licensed clinician with (LCSW, PsyD, or PhD in Clinical Psychology)
  • English/Spanish bilingual preferred.
  • At least 12 units of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) preferred.

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Key Responsibilities

The Behavior Consultant will join an interdisciplinary team to deliver effective behavior interventions for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Key duties include completing Functional Behavior Assessments, developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans, and training caregivers on supportive behavior strategies.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavior Modification ProgramsCaregiver TrainingCollaboration

Clinical Psychology Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Consultant - Licensed Clinician (PsyD, LCSW, LMFT) at Toward Maximum Independence a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

6.3/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Temecula

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$655k
Typical market rent
$3,020/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Toward Maximum Independence

Non-profit Organizations
San Diego, CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Part-Time
Contract Position