Behavioral Therapist

Reference #: 5001082529706 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 full-time licensed Behavioral Therapist to join our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT) based out of Bethlehem, PA. Earn $30.19/hour The licensed behavioral therapist plays a pivotal role in our community-based Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT) serving Lehigh and Northampton Counties. They are responsible for collaborating with the treatment team members to assess, design, and direct the implementation of a recovery-oriented treatment and support plan. This plan uses a person-centered approach for children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Duties and Responsibilities * Provide intensive therapeutic services in all types of settings, including but not limited to community living arrangements, schools, community settings, natural support residences, and more. * Lead development and monitoring of behavioral support interventions and/or collaborating with external behavior support professionals. * Provide individual and group treatment and support, choosing applicable modalities according to each individual's/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 - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more! * DailyPay * Work/Life Balance * Flexible Schedules * Cell Phone Discount Plans * Employee Referral Bonuses * Tuition Reimbursement * Care.com 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 welcomes all Veterans to apply! #Lehigh-BS Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: * Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, or another health and human service-related field. * Licensed or License eligible as an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Independent Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor, Independent Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor * Experience in the behavioral health field with: * Two years in a mental health setting. * Two years working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/DisabledMerakey 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.