What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Consultant position at Merakey?
Schedule: Fee for service; Flexible schedule based on caseload.
Earn $30-$35/hour based on education, experience, and licensure.
Position Details
The Behavior Consultant collaborates with members of the treatment team to design, implement, and oversee individualized behavior intervention plans for children, adolescents, and their families. This role focuses on assessment, program development, and progress monitoring rather than direct therapy. The Behavior Consultant identifies behavioral goals, recommends non‑aversive intervention strategies, and provides consultation to Mobile Therapists and other team members as needed. The consultant also participates in team meetings and may support child‑centered, family‑focused discussions with outside systems such as schools to ensure continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee individualized behavior intervention plans, including goal setting and selection of evidence‑based, non‑aversive strategies.
- Collaborate with Mobile Therapists and treatment team members, providing expert consultation and support throughout the treatment process.
- Conduct behavioral assessments and monitor progress, adjusting interventions as needed to ensure effective outcomes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and family‑focused consultations, including school‑based or community meetings when behavioral guidance is required.
Benefits
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance).
- Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
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!
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess ONE of the following:
- Licensed as a Behavior Specialist in Pennsylvania.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential.
- Graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from an accredited college or university.
- 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.
- Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum AND a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university OR
- 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.
Salary : $30 - $35