BCBA, Peace Hospital, 8a-4:30p

About the role

Peace Hospital, part of UofL Health, is a private, non-profit behavioral health hospital. One of the largest behavioral health facilities in the nation, Peace Hospital is known for providing care for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults, age 55 and older. Our Kosair for Kids Children’s Peace Center is the largest and most comprehensive private provider of youth inpatient behavioral health services in the country treating children and adolescents with behavioral health and co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Completes functional assessment of behaviors in patients; collects, records, and summarizes data on observable patient behavior
• Develops and implements individualized function-based behavior plans based on results of functional assessment, models the implementation of plan and trains team members, as needed; reviews patient progress and modifies interventions based on data
• Develops, refines, provides leadership for and trains general program protocols (e.g., level system, data collection, unit schedule, reinforcement procedures, crisis intervention)
• Provides training to direct care staff, Registered Nurses, family members and other caregivers involved in the patient’s treatment
• Provides direct behavior therapy and active treatment programming on an individual and/or group basis including proactive strategies and crisis intervention and models programming for all team members
• Collaborates with treatment team including patient, parents, caregivers, guardians, outside professionals, MDs, RNs, therapists and co-workers
• Maintains a structured milieu and general programming on the unit
• Effectively communicates with parents, caregivers, guardians, outside agencies and other treatment providers regarding patient progress
• Assists with maintaining a structured milieu and general programming on the unit
• Participates in special projects and appointments to hospital committees as appropriate

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, education or psychology (required)
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in human services (preferred)
• Current license as a Behavior Analyst in Kentucky or obtained within four (4) months of hire (required)
• Board Certification Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Qualifications

• Able to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and perform CPI techniques
• Strong knowledge of and demonstrated skill in providing direct individual or group therapeutic services with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Able to critically think through complex patient situations and use evidence-based practice
• Works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supports efforts of all team members

Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to implement evidence-based practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Benefits

UofL Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

Schedule

This position works a First Shift schedule.