Behavior Consultant

Merakey • Whitpain Township, PA

4h • $36 - $39

About The Position

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 Fee for Service Behavior Consultant to join our team
supporting Bucks and/or Montgomery County, PA.

Earn $36-39/hour!

Position Details:
The Behavior Consultant in collaboration with other members of the treatment
team, designs and directs the implementation of a treatment 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-aversive behavioral change methods. In group services, Behavior
consultants complete the same duties, while also supporting the presentation of
curriculum and implementing treatment interventions.

We provide supervision for those working toward a BCBA licensure.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Behavior Specialist in PA
• Certification as a BCBA
• Graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 1 year full-time experience providing mental health direct services to children -- 21 years of age AND a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from an accredited college or university
• Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum AND have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university
• If working with individuals with Autism: must be licensed in PA as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, or certified registered nurse practitioner AS WELL AS one of the above

Responsibilities

• Serves as a consultant to the Mobile Therapist within the treatment team.
• Provides assessment, program design, and monitoring, with limited direct therapy.
• Maintains direct contact with the child and family.
• Participates in team meetings regularly.
• Acts as a consultant in special child-centered, family-focused meetings when behavioral issues or conflicts arise in other systems, such as schools (e.g., reviewing behavior paradigms to help the child remain in 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. (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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level