Behavior Specialist: Recovery-Oriented Support Leader

merakeycareers; West Lawn (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our team in West Lawn, PA. Earn $31.71/hour while working with a dedicated treatment team to implement recovery‑oriented plans for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses.

The role involves delivering therapeutic services in multiple settings, designing behavioral supports, and training staff. PA driver's license required and licensure eligibility in several related credentials is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, applied behavior analysis or another health and human service-related field.
• Licensed in PA or license eligible as an Behavior Specialist (LBS), LMFT, LSW, LCSW, LPC or BCBA.
• At least one year experience in behavioral health with mental health/developmental disabilities.
• Valid PA Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with treatment team to assess and direct recovery-oriented treatment plans.
• Providing intensive therapeutic services in diverse settings (community, schools, residences).
• Leading development and monitoring of behavioral support interventions.
• Providing individual and group treatment and support tailored to each individual's needs.
• Collecting, evaluating, and presenting behavioral data via functional behavioral assessment.
• Conducting trainings related to person-centered plan implementation.

Skills

PA Driver's License

Education

Master's Degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our team in West Lawn, PA. Earn $31.71/hour while working with a dedicated treatment team to implement recovery‑oriented plans for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses.

The role involves delivering therapeutic services in multiple settings, designing behavioral supports, and training staff. PA driver's license required and licensure eligibility in several related credentials is preferred.