Behavior Consultant - Philadelphia, PA

Merakey
$36+/hour The Behavior Consultant in collaboration with other members of the treatment team, designs and directs the implementation of a treatment plan which is individualized to each child or adolescent and to family needs
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
May 07, 2025
Back Behavior Consultant #98727 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Position Type Fee for Service Shift 1st Shift - no week-ends Work Schedule fee for service Requirements 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 Description Earn $36+/hour The Behavior Consultant in collaboration with other members of the treatment team, designs and directs the implementation of a treatment plan which is individualized to each child or adolescent and to family needs. The Behavior Consultant identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques and recommends non-aversive behavioral change methods. In group services, Behavior consultants complete the same duties, while also supporting the presentation of curriculum and implementing treatment interventions. The Behavior Consultant typically serves as consultant to other members of the treatment team. While maintaining some direct contact with child and family, the BC primarily provides assessment, treatment plan development and revision 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 other team members. Behavior Consultants may provide individual and/or group clinical supervision to BHTs. In a group service, Behavior Consultants support group programming and supervise BHTs in the group setting. 1. Completes assessments to determine strengths, needs, and level of service. 2. Develops tools and therapeutic materials, collects data, operationally defines target and problem behaviors and develops observable and measurable goals. 3. Develops individualized treatment plans (and addendum's when necessary) and monitors the implementation of the plan, as well as progress towards goals 4. Maintains progress notes for every contact and submits payroll within the most current pay period. Completes concurrent reviews as required. 5. Provides clinical consultation to the Behavioral Health Technicians and ensures appropriate implementation of the treatment plan. 6. Meets with the child, family, local Case Manager, teachers and other treatment teammembers as required. 7. Oversees termination of services in collaboration with treatment team and provides a discharge summary. 8. Provides individual, group and/or on-site clinical supervision to Behavioral Health Technician as per regulations and as needed. 9. Attends training as required by the IBHS regulations and Merakey 10. Attends supervision as required by the IBHS regulations and Merakey 11. In group settings, supports delivery of curriculum, implements treatment interventions, and provides ongoing support to Behavioral Health Technicians 12. May perform other related duties as required or assigned 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. 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!