Licensed Behavior Consultant

merakeycareers; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Voluntary limited benefits

Access to Care.com for backup care

EAP counseling and resources

Goga well-being platform

Pryor Online Learning access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Licensed Behavior Consultant in Washington County, PA. The role involves designing and directing behavior modification plans for children/adolescents, with collaboration from the mobile therapist and treatment team.

The consultant provides assessment, program design, and monitoring, with some family contact, and participates in team meetings. Licensure options include LCSW/LSW/LMFT/LPC/LBS/BCBA, with supervision and ongoing training offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold PA license as Behavior Specialist or equivalent.
• LCSW/LSW/LMFT/LPC/LBS/BCBA credentials accepted.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the treatment team to design and implement individualized behavior modification plans.
• Assess and monitor progress, provide program design and supervision (not primarily direct therapy).
• Participate in team meetings and family-centered planning when needed.

Skills

Licensed clinician

Behavior analysis

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 LicensedBehavior Consultanttojoin our team in our Washington County, PA.

Earn $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

Position Details

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 then 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, (e.g., a review of a behavior paradigm to help the child remain in 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!

Must have ONE of the following

• Licensed as a Behavior Specialist in PA
• LCSW, LSW, LMFT, LPC, LBS, or BCBA