Behavior Consultant

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Merakey is seeking a Behavior Consultant for on-site work in Greensburg, PA, a role that centers on designing and directing individualized behavior modification plans with a focus on assessment, program design, and monitoring rather than ongoing direct therapy, collaborating with the treatment team and serving as a consultant during meetings when needed. The ideal candidate will identify behavioral goals, apply non-aversive interventions, and support school-based coordination to help the child remain in school. Compensation ranges from $31 to $40 per hour based on education and licensure, with preferred credentials including LSW, LCSW, LPC, LBS or BCBA, or a Master’s in ABA or related field plus relevant clinical MH experience; must be willing to commit 10-15 hours per week. Benefits include DailyPay, retirement options, EAP, Care.com access, and more.

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Behavior Consultant to join our team in our Greensburg, PA location.

Earn $31-40/hour based on education, experience, and licensure (Licensed as a LSW, LCSW, LPC, LBS is preferred but not required). 

Position Details

The Behavior Consultant, in collaboration with other members of the treatment team, designs and directs the implementation of a behavior modification intervention plan which is individualized to each child or adolescent and family needs. The Behavior Consultant identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques and recommends non-aversive behavioral change methods.
The Behavior Consultant typically serves as consultant too, and as requested by the Mobile Therapist within the treatment team. While maintaining some direct contact with child and family, the Behavior Consultant primarily provides assessment; program design and monitoring rather than direct therapy. The Behavior Consultant is expected to participate in team meetings. When questions or conflict around behavioral paradigms arise in other systems, such as school, (e.g., a review of a behavior paradigm to help the child remain in school), the Behavior Consultant may participate as a consultant in a special child-centered, family focused meetings along with the therapist.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance).
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess at least ONE of the following:

• A License in PA as a Behavior Specialist
• A BCBA Certification
• A Master’s degree in ABA
• A Master’s degree in is Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling AND a minimum of 1-year full time experience working with children/adolescents in the mental health field
• A Master’s degree in is Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, or a related field AND have completed a clinical mental health service practicum
• Must be willing to commit 10-15 hours per week.