Licensed Behavior Consultant - Philadelphia, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A License in PA as a Behavior Specialist
• A Master's degree in ABA or in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling
• A minimum of 1-year full time experience working with children/adolescents in the mental health field

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 Philadelphia, PA.

Earn $34/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).