Licensed Behavior Specialist

Merakey; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free licensure supervision

BCBA supervision for BCBA candidates

Flexible schedule 15+ hours/week

Monthly supervision for cases

Free training and CEUs

Company provided laptop

Mileage stipend

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Licensed Behavior Consultant to join the Greensburg/Westmoreland County, PA team. The role centers on designing individualized behavior modification plans for children and adolescents, in collaboration with the treatment team.

Responsibilities include assessment, program design, and monitoring with limited direct therapy, and supervision for BCBA licensure. Flexible schedule and ongoing training offered.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification required
• PA Behavior Specialist license required
• 1 year full-time mental health direct service experience with children (21 and under)
• Clinical or mental health practicum completed with graduate degree in psychology/social work/education/counseling or related field

Responsibilities

• Designs and directs implementation of behavior modification plans
• Identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques
• Provides supervision for BCBA licensure track
• Serves as consultant to Mobile Therapist within the team
• Maintains direct contact with child and family and participates in team meetings

Skills

BCBA

PA License

Autism Experience

Clinical practicum

Education

Graduate degree in ABA from accredited college

Graduate degree in psychology/social work/education/counseling

Licensed as a Behavior Specialist in PA

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.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from an accredited college or university
• 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

We are seeking a Fee for Service Licensed Behavior Consultant to join our team supporting Greensburg/Westmoreland County area, PA.

Earn $35/hour for licensed professionals and $40/hour for those with a 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 Description

The Licensed 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 family needs. The Behavior Consultant identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques and recommends non-aversive behavioral change methods. We provide supervision for those working toward a BCBA licensure.

The Licensed Behavior Consultant Has The Following Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a consultant to the Mobile Therapist within the treatment team.
• Provides assessment, program design, and monitoring, with limited direct therapy.
• Maintains direct contact with the child and family.
• Participates in team meetings regularly.
• Acts as a consultant in special child-centered, family-focused meetings when behavioral issues or conflicts arise in other systems, such as schools (e.g., reviewing behavior paradigms to help the child remain in school).

Benefits

• 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!