Behavior Consultant

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 fee for service Behavior Consultant to join our team in our Children's Services program in Lewistown, PA.

Schedule: Fee for service; Flexible schedule based on caseload.

Earn $30-$35/hour

Position Details

The Behavior Consultant develops and oversees individualized behavior intervention plans for children and adolescents in Mifflin and Juniata Counties. This role provides assessment, consultation, and progress monitoring across home, school, and community settings. The consultant observes behaviors in natural environments, collaborates with parents, teachers, and treatment team members, recommends non-aversive interventions, and supports coordinated, family-focused care.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee individualized behavior intervention plans, including goal setting and selection of evidence‑based, non‑aversive strategies.
• Collaborate with Mobile Therapists and treatment team members, providing expert consultation and support throughout the treatment process.
• Conduct behavioral assessments and monitor progress, adjusting interventions as needed to ensure effective outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and family‑focused consultations, including school‑based or community meetings when behavioral guidance is required.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance).
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will meet ONE of the following qualification pathways:

• Licensed as a Behavior Specialist in the state of Pennsylvania; OR
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA); OR
• Graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from an accredited college or university; OR
• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling from an accredited college or university AND has a minimum of one (1) year of full‑time experience providing direct mental health services to children and young adults (ages 0–21); OR
• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND has completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum.

Professional Licensure Preferred (Autism Services):
Candidates assigned to provide services to individuals with autism must also possess an active Pennsylvania license as one of the following: psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, or certified registered nurse practitioner.