Behavior Specialist

Merakey; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Master's Level Tuition Reimbursement

Inhouse Supervision Hours for Licensure

Mileage and Gas Reimbursement for Travel

Company Car

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a full-time Behavior Specialist to join the Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team in Pittsburgh, PA. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in psychology or a related field, along with relevant licensure or eligibility. This role involves assessing and providing treatment to individuals with dual diagnoses, under clinical supervision.

Merakey offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement, as well as support for obtaining licensure. The position emphasizes promoting well-being and financial security.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, or related fields required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Behavior Specialist in PA.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health/developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and coordinate treatment for patients.
• Provide rehabilitation and support services under clinical supervision.
• Supervise non-clinical staff.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Clinical assessment skills

Treatment planning

Education

Master's Degree in psychology or related field

Valid PA Driver's License

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a full time Behavior Specialist to join our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team around the Penn Hills, PA location.

Earn $29.26/hour.

Come work for Merakey and we will help you obtain your licensure (LBS, LSW, LCSW, LPC)!

We offer:

• Master's Level Tuition Reimbursement
• Inhouse Supervision Hours for Licensure
• Mileage and Gas Reimbursement for Travel
• Company Car

Position Details

As a member of the DDTT Program, the Behavioral Specialist is qualified in a mental health profession. They possess the clinical skills and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program individuals with BH and IDD diagnosis (Dually Diagnosed) under the clinical supervision of the Program Director and Psychiatrist. They will be in charge of supervising non-clinical staff.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• 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.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

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.

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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 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 licensure 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.
• Experience in the behavioral health field working with individuals with mental health/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid PA Driver's License required.