Community Based Behavior Specialist - Tarentum, PA

Merakey; Tarentum (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Based Behavior Specialist to join their innovative team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work with individuals facing mental health and developmental challenges. You'll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, develop personalized treatment plans, and lead interventions that foster recovery and support. With competitive compensation and a commitment to professional development, this role promises a rewarding career in a supportive environment dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Master's Level Tuition Reimbursement

Inhouse Supervision Hours for Licensure

Mileage and Gas Reimbursement

Company Car

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Care.com Membership

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology or related field required.
• Licensed in PA as a Behavior Specialist or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to adults with ID or autism in community settings.
• Collaborate on treatment plans using a person-centered approach.
• Lead behavioral support interventions and training.

Skills

Behavioral Health Experience

Collaboration Skills

Treatment Planning

Data Evaluation

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Licensed Behavior Specialist

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

1st Shift - no week-ends

Work Schedule

M-F daylight with possibility of nontraditional hours as needed. On call rotation

Requirements

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 certified 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.

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 Greensburg/Indiana, PA locations.

Earn $28.56/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

The Behavioral Specialist will be responsible for:

• Provide treatment to adults with ID or autism and a mental health diagnosis in a community setting


• 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


• 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

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay


• Work/Life Balance


• Flexible Schedules


• Cell Phone Discount Plans


• Employee Referral Bonuses


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Care.com Membership

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!