Behavior Consultant at Merakey Education Autism Services

West Manchester Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavior Modification, Assessment, Program Design, Monitoring, Consultation, Family Support, Team Collaboration, Behavioral Goals, Intervention Techniques, Non-Aversive Methods, Child-Centered Approach, Conflict Resolution, Mental Health, Therapeutic Techniques, Communication Skills, Problem Solving

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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 Behavior Consultant to join our team in York, PA. Earn $27+/hour POSITION SUMMARY The 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 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 competitive compensation plans and more! * DailyPay * Work/Life Balance * Flexible Schedules * Cell Phone Discount Plans * Employee Referral Bonuses 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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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! Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess one of the following qualifications: * A License in PA as a Behavior Specialist * A BCBA Certification * A Master’s degree in ABA * A Master’s degree in is Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, or a related field AND a minimum of 1 year experience working with children/adolescents in the mental health field OR have completed a clinical mental health service practicum

Responsibilities

The Behavior Consultant designs and directs the implementation of individualized behavior modification intervention plans. They serve as a consultant to the Mobile Therapist and maintain direct contact with the child and family.