Behavior Consultant

Merakey • Loyalsock Township, PA

7d • $28 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

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 to family needs. The Behavior Consultant identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques and recommends non-aversion behavioral change methods. The Behavior Consultant typically serves as consultant to, and as requested by the Mobile Therapist within the treatment team. While maintaining some direct contact with child and family, the BC primarily provides assessment; program design and monitoring rather than direct therapy. The BC 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 BC may participate as a consultant in a special child-centered, family focused meetings along with the therapist.

Requirements

• A License in PA as a Behavior Specialist
• A BCBA Certification
• A Master’s degree in ABA
• A Master’s degree in 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 Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, or a related field AND have completed a clinical mental health service practicum

Responsibilities

• Designs and directs the implementation of a behavior modification intervention plan.
• Identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques.
• Recommends non-aversion behavioral change methods.
• Serves as consultant to the Mobile Therapist within the treatment team.
• Provides assessment, program design, and monitoring.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Participates as a consultant in child-centered, family focused meetings regarding behavioral paradigms in other systems, such as school.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level