Licensed Behavior Consultant

Merakey; McMurray (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free licensure supervision

Mileage stipend

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts on entertainment

Access to online learning tools

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Licensed Behavior Consultant to join our team in Butler, PA. The role offers earnings of $35/hour and involves designing behavior modification plans for children and adolescents.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and must be licensed as a Behavior Specialist in PA. Benefits include flexible scheduling, free training, and access to a variety of resources for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Behavior Specialist in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 1 year full‑time experience providing mental health services to children.
• Completed a clinical or mental health service practicum.

Responsibilities

• Design and direct implementation of behavior modification plans.
• Consult with other treatment team members and participate in meetings.
• Identify behavioral goals and intervention techniques.

Skills

Licensed Behavior Specialist

BCBA Certification

Experience with mental health services

Ability to work with children

Education

Graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

Graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling

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 Licensed Behavior Consultant to join our team in our Butler, PA location.

Earnings: $35/hour as a licensed clinician (LCSW, LSW, LMFT, LPC, LBS, or BCBA).

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

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 to family needs. The Behavior Consultant identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques and recommends non‑aversion behavioral change methods. The Behavior Consultant typically serves as consultant to, and as requested by the Mobile Therapist within the treatment team. While maintaining some direct contact with child and family, the BC primarily provides assessment; program design and monitoring rather than direct therapy. The BC is expected to participate in team meetings. When questions or conflict around behavioral paradigms arise in other systems, such as school, the BC may participate as a consultant in a special child‑centered, family focused meetings along with the therapist.

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!

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Behavior Specialist in PA.
• Certification as a BCBA.
• Graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 1 year full‑time experience providing mental health direct services to children – 21 years of age AND a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum AND have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• If working with individuals with Autism: must be licensed in PA as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, or certified registered nurse practitioner AS WELL AS one of the above.