Behavior Consultant

$58,240 - $58,240/Yr

Merakey Allegheny Valley School - York, PA

Full-time

York, PA

About the position

The Behavior Consultant at Merakey plays a crucial role in supporting children and families by designing and implementing individualized behavior modification intervention plans. This position focuses on identifying behavioral goals and recommending non-aversion techniques while collaborating with a treatment team. The consultant primarily engages in assessment, program design, and monitoring rather than direct therapy, and participates in team meetings to address behavioral paradigms in various systems, such as schools.

Responsibilities

• Design and direct the implementation of individualized behavior modification intervention plans.
• Identify behavioral goals and intervention techniques for children and adolescents.
• Recommend non-aversion behavioral change methods.
• Serve as a consultant to the Mobile Therapist within the treatment team.
• Participate in team meetings and provide assessment and program design.
• Engage in special child-centered, family-focused meetings as needed.

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

• Competitive hourly wage starting at $28+/hour.
• Opportunity to work with an extraordinary team.
• Supportive work environment focused on care and dignity.