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 Licensed Behavior Specialist to join our team in our West Lawn, PA location. Earn: $30.19/hour + mileage The Licensed Behavior Specialist will be responsible for: collaborating with other members of the treatment team, assessing, designing, and directing the implementation of a recovery-oriented treatment and support plan that uses a person-centered approach for children and adults with a developmental disability and mental health diagnosis. providing intensive therapeutic services in all types of settings, including but not limited to community living arrangements, schools, community settings, natural support residences, and more. leading development and monitoring of behavioral support interventions and/or collaborating with external behavior support professionals. providing individual and group treatment and support, choosing applicable modalities according to each individual's/family's needs and treatment plan. collecting, evaluating, and presenting behavioral data through a functional behavioral assessment process. conducting trainings related to the implementation of person-centered plans. Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more! DailyPay Work/Life Balance Flexible Schedules Cell Phone Discount Plans Employee Referral Bonuses Tuition Reimbursement Membership 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! Requirements: The ideal candidate will possess: Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, or another health and human service-related field. Licensed or license-eligible as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Social Worker (LSW), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC), or Behavior Specialist (LBS) Preferred experience in the behavioral health field: a mental health setting and with individuals with developmental disabilities. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.19 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Psychiatry Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?j7gyGnmDtKpf%2fImb6%2f2sigg" width="0" height="0" />

The Licensed Behavior Specialist will collaborate with the treatment team to design and implement recovery-oriented, person-centered plans for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Responsibilities include providing intensive therapeutic services, leading behavioral support interventions, conducting trainings, and evaluating behavioral data.

**Licensed Behavior Specialist**

**Location:** West Lawn, PA

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Licensed Behavior Specialist to join our team.

**Job Description:**

- Collaborate with other members of the treatment team.
- Assess, design, and direct the implementation of a recovery-oriented treatment and support plan using a person-centered approach for children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses.
- Provide intensive therapeutic services in various settings, including community living arrangements, schools, and natural support residences.
- Lead the development and monitoring of behavioral support interventions and/or collaborate with external behavior support professionals.
- Provide individual and group treatment and support, choosing applicable modalities according to each individual's or family's needs and treatment plan.
- Collect, evaluate, and present behavioral data through a functional behavioral assessment process.
- Conduct trainings related to the implementation of person-centered plans.

**Benefits:**

- Merakey offers medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Competitive compensation plans.
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement

**About Merakey:**

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. Over 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We deeply value diversity and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

**Requirements:**

- Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, or another health and human service-related field.
- Licensed or license-eligible as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Social Worker (LSW), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC), or Behavior Specialist (LBS).
- Preferred experience in the behavioral health field, a mental health setting, and with individuals with developmental disabilities.

**Job Details:**

- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: $30.19 per hour

**Medical Specialty:**

- Psychiatry

**Schedule:**

- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday

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