Merakey·Greensburg, Pennsylvania
The Children's Group Behavior Consultant is responsible for designing and directing the implementation of individualized behavior modification intervention plans for children and families. This role primarily involves assessment, program design, and monitoring, serving as a consultant to the treatment team rather than providing direct therapy.
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 Children's Group Behavior Consultant to join our team at our Stepping Stones program in Greensburg, PA.
Earn $30+/hour!
We also offer: Free licensure supervision for qualified therapists
BCBA supervision available for those pursuing Board Certification in Behavior Analysis
Flexible schedule (minimum of 15 hours per week required)
Monthly supervision for cases
Free training and CEU’s
Company provided laptop
Mileage stipend
The Children's Group Behavior Consultant designs and directs the implementation of a behavior modification intervention plan which is individualized to each child or adolescent and family needs.
Identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques and recommends non-aversive behavioral change methods.
Serves as consultant 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, (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 the therapist.
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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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!
Candidates must meet specific educational and licensure criteria, such as being a Licensed Behavior Specialist in PA, a certified BCBA, or holding a graduate degree in ABA. Alternatively, candidates need a graduate degree in a related field plus a minimum of one year of full-time mental health direct service experience with children, or a completed practicum plus a graduate degree.
Market context
Children's group behavior consultant roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to ongoing demand for school- and community-based behavioral support, especially where providers need staff who can work with children in group settings. This role can be competitive because employers typically look for a Licensed Behavior Specialist in PA, a BCBA, or a graduate-level ABA background with related experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure path and prepare examples of group intervention work before applying.