What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Consultant position at Merakey?
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes assessments to determine strengths, needs, and level of service.
- Develops tools and therapeutic materials, collects data, operationally defines target and problem behaviors, and develops observable and measurable goals.
- Develops individualized treatment plans (and addendum's when necessary) and monitors the implementation of the plan, as well as progress towards goals
- Maintains progress notes for every contact and submits payroll within the most current pay period. Completes concurrent reviews as required.
- Provides clinical consultation to the Behavioral Health Technicians and ensures appropriate implementation of the treatment plan.
- Meets with the child, family, local Case Manager, teachers and other treatment team
- Oversees termination of services in collaboration with treatment team and provides a discharge summary.
- Provides individual, group and/or on-site clinical supervision to Behavioral Health Technician as per regulations and as needed.
- Attends training as required by the IBHS regulations and Merakey
- Attends supervision as required by the IBHS regulations and Merakey
- In group settings, supports delivery of curriculum, implements treatment interventions, and provides ongoing support to Behavioral Health Technicians
- May perform other related duties as required or assigned
BENEFITS
Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!
To fill out an on-line application:www.merakey.org/careers
Requisition number: 74311
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.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.
Requirements:REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will possess one of the following qualifications:
- A License in PA as a Behavior Specialist
- A BCBA Certification
- A Master's degree in ABA
- A Master's degree in is Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, or a related field AND a minimum of 1 year experience working with children/adolescents in the mental health field OR have completed a clinical mental health service practicum
