Behavior Consultant

Merakey•West Manchester Township, PA

50d•$27

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Behavior Consultant to join our team in York, PA. 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. 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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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!

Requirements

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, or a related field AND a minimum of 1 year experience working with children/adolescents in the mental health field OR have completed a clinical mental health service practicum

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).