Behavior Specialist

Merakey • Spring Township, PA

2d • $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join their team in West Lawn, PA. This role involves collaborating with a treatment team to assess, design, and direct recovery-oriented treatment and support plans for children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. The specialist will provide intensive therapeutic services in various settings, lead the development and monitoring of behavioral support interventions, and conduct trainings. The position requires collecting and evaluating behavioral data through functional behavioral assessments.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, applied behavior analysis or another health and human service-related field required.
• Licensed in the state of PA OR license eligible as a Behavior Specialist (LBS), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Professional Counselor (LPC) or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
• At least one year experience in the behavioral health field working with individuals with mental health/developmental disabilities.
• Valid PA Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with other members of the treatment team, assessing, designing, and directing the implementation of a recovery-oriented treatment and support plan that uses a person-centered approach for children and adults with a developmental disability and mental health diagnosis.
• Providing intensive therapeutic services in all types of settings, including but not limited to community living arrangements, schools, community settings, natural support residences, and more.
• Leading development and monitoring of behavioral support interventions and/or collaborating with external behavior support professionals.
• Providing individual and group treatment and support, choosing applicable modalities according to each individual’s/family’s needs and treatment plan.
• Collecting, evaluating, and presenting behavioral data through a functional behavioral assessment process.
• Conducting trainings related to the implementation of person-centered plans.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• 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