What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Behavior Consultant position at Merakey?
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?
At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking a Licensed Behavior Consultant to Join our team in Philadelphia, PA.
Earn $34.00/hour.
Position Details
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.
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
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
* DailyPay
* Work/Life Balance
* Flexible Schedules
* Cell Phone Discount Plans
* Employee Referral Bonuses
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Care.com Membership
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!
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
* A License in PA as a Behavior Specialist required.
* A Master's degree in ABA or in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling.
* 1-year full time experience working with children/adolescents in the mental health field required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Salary : $34
