Behavior Consultant

$72,800 - $72,800/Yr

Merakey Allegheny Valley School - Lewistown, PA

Full-time

Lewistown, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

The Behavior Consultant at Merakey is responsible for designing and directing the implementation of individualized behavior modification intervention plans for children and adolescents. This role involves collaboration with a treatment team to identify behavioral goals and recommend non-aversion behavioral change methods. The Behavior Consultant primarily focuses on assessment, program design, and monitoring rather than direct therapy, while also participating in team meetings and consultations with other 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.
• Consult in special child-centered, family-focused meetings as needed.

Requirements

• A License in PA as a Behavior Specialist.
• BCBA Certification.
• Master's degree in 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 completed clinical mental health service practicum.

Benefits

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