Licensed Behavior Consultant

Merakey•North Strabane Township, PA

7d•$40

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a fee-for-service Licensed Behavior Consultant to support Washington County, Pennsylvania. In collaboration with the treatment team, the consultant designs and directs individualized behavior modification intervention plans based on each child’s or adolescent’s and family’s needs. The position identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques and recommends non-aversive behavior-change methods. Limited direct therapy is provided, and supervision is available for those pursuing BCBA certification or licensure. The role requires availability for at least 15 hours per week and offers a flexible schedule. Compensation is $35 per hour for licensed professionals and $40 per hour for candidates with a BCBA. Merakey is a nonprofit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. It has more than 8,000 employees and serves nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year. Merakey follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
Active Pennsylvania license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LSW, LBS, or BCBA.
Ability to provide at least 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Serve as a consultant to the Mobile Therapist within the treatment team.
Provide assessment, program design, and monitoring, with limited direct therapy.
Maintain direct contact with the child and family.
Participate regularly in team meetings.
Consult in special child-centered, family-focused meetings when behavioral issues or conflicts arise in other systems, such as schools, including reviewing behavior paradigms to help a child remain in school.
Design and direct implementation of individualized behavior modification intervention plans.
Identify behavioral goals and intervention techniques and recommend non-aversive behavior-change methods.

Benefits

Free licensure supervision for qualified therapists.
BCBA supervision for those pursuing Board Certification in Behavior Analysis.
Flexible schedule.
Monthly supervision for cases.
Free training and CEUs.
Company-provided laptop.
Mileage stipend.
DailyPay access to pay.
Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
Voluntary limited medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance through the American Worker; not a substitute for major medical insurance.
Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services for fee-for-service employees working at least 170 hours per quarter.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
Access to the On the Goga well-being platform with 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.