Licensed Behavior Consultant

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Licensed Behavior Consultant to join our team at our program in Kittanning, PA. Earn up to $31/hour 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 typically serves as consultant to, and as requested by the Mobile Therapist within the treatment team. While maintaining some direct contact with child and family, the BC primarily provides assessment; program design and monitoring rather than direct therapy. The BC is expected to participate in team meetings. When questions or conflict around behavioral paradigms arise in other systems, such as school, (e.g., a review of a behavior paradigm to help the child remain in school), the BC may participate as a consultant in a special child-centered, family focused meetings along with the therapist. To be the difference in a child's life, apply today at: Requisition number: 91275 The ideal candidate will possess ONE of the following qualifications: LBS LPC LSW LCSW Licensed as a Behavior Specialist in PA OR Certification as a BCBA OR Graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from an accredited college or university OR Minimum of 1-year full-time experience providing mental health direct services to children - 21 years of age AND a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from an accredited college or university OR Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum AND have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university If working with individuals with Autism: must be licensed in PA as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, or certified registered nurse practitioner AS WELL AS one of the above.