Behavior Consultant - Group

$62,400 - $62,400/Yr

Merakey Allegheny Valley School - Greensburg, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Greensburg, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

The Behavior Consultant at Merakey plays a crucial role in designing and implementing individualized behavior modification intervention plans for children and adolescents. This position involves collaboration with a treatment team to identify behavioral goals and recommend non-aversive methods for behavioral change. While maintaining some direct contact with families, the Behavior Consultant primarily focuses on assessment, program design, and monitoring rather than direct therapy, and participates in team meetings and consultations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and direct the implementation of individualized behavior modification intervention plans.
• Identify behavioral goals and intervention techniques for children and adolescents.
• Recommend non-aversive behavioral change methods.
• Provide assessment, program design, and monitoring rather than direct therapy.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with other treatment team members.
• Consult in special child-centered, family-focused meetings when conflicts arise in other systems.

Requirements

• A License in PA as a Behavior Specialist.
• BCBA Certification.
• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling with a minimum of 1-year full-time experience working with children/adolescents in the mental health field.
• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, or a related field with completion of a clinical mental health service practicum.

Benefits

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses