Behavior Consultant

Merakey • North Strabane Township, PA

2d • 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

• Licensed as a Behavior Specialist in PA OR Certification as a BCBA OR Graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from an accredited college or university OR 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 OR 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

• 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.
• Provides assessment, program design, and monitoring.
• Participates in team meetings.
• May participate as a consultant in special child-centered, family focused meetings.

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).
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.

What This Job Offers

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