Behavior Consultant

Merakey; York (York County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensure supervision

BCBA supervision

Flexible schedule

Monthly supervision

Free training and CEUs

Company laptop

Mileage stipend

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Behavior Consultant in York, PA to design and direct behavior modification plans individualized for each child or adolescent and family. The role involves collaboration with the treatment team, defining goals, and recommending non-aversive methods to support positive change.

The position offers licensure supervision, BCBA supervision for certification, flexible schedule (min 15 hours/week), and training/CEUs, with a company laptop and mileage stipend provided.

Qualifications

• A PA license as a Behavior Specialist or BCBA certification.
• A Master’s degree in ABA, or a related field with 1+ year mental health experience or 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 and participates in team meetings.
• Acts as consultant in family-focused meetings when behavioral issues arise in schools or other systems.

Education

PA Behavior Specialist license

BCBA Certification

Master’s degree in ABA

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling or related field with 1+ year mental health experience or practicum

Job description

The ideal candidate will possess one of the following qualifications:

• A License in PA as a Behavior Specialist
• A BCBA Certification
• A Master’s degree in ABA
• A Master’s degree in 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

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess one of the following qualifications:

• A License in PA as a Behavior Specialist
• A BCBA Certification
• A Master’s degree in ABA
• A Master’s degree in 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

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.

Earn $30+/hour

We Also Offer

• Free licensure supervision for qualified therapists
• BCBA supervision available for those pursuing Board Certification in Behavior Analysis
• Flexible schedule (minimum of 15 hours per week required)
• Monthly supervision for cases
• Free training and CEU’s
• Company provided laptop
• Mileage stipend

Position Summary

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.

The Behavior Consultant Has The Following Key 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

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• 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.

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.

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!