Licensed Behavior Consultant - State College, PA

Overview

Licensed Behavior Consultant —
Centre County
, State College, Pennsylvania, United States

Position Type: Fee for Service

Shift: 1st Shift - no weekends

Work Schedule: Flexible

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, the BC may participate as a consultant in a special child-centered, family focused meetings along with the therapist.

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Req #: 96947

• License in PA as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker behavior specialist, or certified registered nurse AND one of the following:
• Certification as a BCaBA
• Minimum of 1 year full-time experience providing ABA services and a minimum of 12 credits in ABA from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 1 year full-time experience providing ABA services under the supervision of a professional with a certification as a BCBA AND a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA approved by the Department of Human Service or the BACB
• OR
• License in PA as a psychologist and have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services AND a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA approved by the Department of Human Services or the BACB

• Daily Pay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses

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. 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. 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!