Behavior Analyst - Children Intensive Behavioral Health Services - Days / Evenings

About the Role

Full-time (80 hours biweekly) with weekdays, daytime hours and 2 to 3 evenings per week. Sign On Bonus Eligible. Openings in York or Lebanon County.

Responsibilities

• Conduct descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments, including functional analyses, and provide behavior analytic interpretations of the results
• Design and supervise behavior analytic interventions
• Develop and implement appropriate assessment and intervention methods for unfamiliar situations and a range of cases
• Teach others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and design and deliver instruction in behavior analysis
• Supervise the work of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) and others who do not carry BACB certification that implement behavior analytic interventions if they are not certified
• Engage in functional assessment of problematic behaviors of clients, as well as assessments of skill deficits, motivating operations, and other environmental variables in order to increase use of safe and socially acceptable behaviors and decrease problematic behaviors
• Accurately collect and analyze behavior data to make decisions about treatment interventions and design treatment plan goals and interventions that are based in Applied Behavior Analytic research
• Oversee and provide training and monitor fidelity of behavioral interventions for family members and other professional staff caring for the patient
• Provide direct in-situ, one-on-one, and group supervision for BHTs and RBTs
• Directly design and supervise behavior analytic plans and interventions for skill development and/or reduction of problematic behavior, and collaborate with treatment team members to provide effective treatment
• Educate all those involved about the role of ABA based interventions and the BA, and function within boundaries of the BC role in providing treatment
• Maintain appropriate written and/or electronic documentation of direct and indirect service with the patient and family
• Display caring, non-judgmental attitude toward each client and family served
• Demonstrate abilities to be flexible and pro-active in problem solving and notify appropriate supervisor
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis through interaction with other ABA based professionals as well as ongoing professional development opportunities within and outside of WellSpan Philhaven obtaining at least 12 hours of direct instruction in ABA through BACB credit approved courses or training led by a BCBA each year

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required
• 1 year experience in providing Applied Behavior Analysis services and experience in developing/implementing behavioral analytic treatment plans required
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst upon hire required
• Licensed Behavioral Specialist upon hire required
• Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management
• Knowledge of and ability in the care and management of the unique needs of individuals with psychiatric and/or developmental disorders
• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills
• Analytical abilities
• Visual ability to observe patient behavior and dynamics in order to prepare and review written documentation
• Must be able to provide own transportation from one client to another
• Must demonstrate a strong professional interest in being a part of a multidisciplinary team that specializes in the assessment and treatment of the social, emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents with psychiatric and/or developmental disorders
• Ability to work under stress

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave