Behavior Analyst in Training-Community Homes

Position Summary

Oversee development and implementation of behavior support plans for students and/or adults with challenging behaviors.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads the process for conducting functional assessments of behaviors using a variety of means, including reliable and valid assessment tools when indicated and direct and indirect behavioral assessment procedures.

• Develops and implements/modifies behavior support plans using current and ethical practices of positive behavior analysis.

• Requires good writing skills, the ability to meet deadlines, work with others, manage paperwork, and use basic math skills to assess data.

• Develops behavioral goals for IEP and/or Res Hab/Day Hab plan in collaboration with treatment team members.

• Create data collection systems for plans and/or monitor, graph, and analyze data pertaining to behavior plans.

• Collaborates with staff as needed pertaining to behavior problems and/or replacement behaviors.

• Provides direct care in the classroom or residential setting as needed with the purpose of modeling behavior interventions for staff members.

• Responds to Crisis Team calls on main campus (if applicable).

• Conducts regular and formal behavior observations across environments. This includes the actual observation, staff interviews, and documentation of progress and observations in clinical notes.

• Updates interventions and plans accordingly.

• Assists in dealing with behavioral/psychiatric emergencies which may include physical intervention and providing direction to staff members.

• Receives clinical supervision/consultation from lead behavior specialist or clinical supervisor, and/or doctoral level consultants.

• Attends and participates in team meetings as needed.

• Assists with new employee training as needed.

• Serves as a resource to staff members for information on issues pertaining to psychology (such as behavior analysis, diagnosis, test interpretation, treatments, teaching techniques, therapies, etc.) within their competency and expertise.

• Attends and participates in professional development such as conferences or continuing education as assigned.

• Consults with other professionals such as psychiatrist, medical doctors, school or other counselors, etc.

• Participates in the psychiatric clinics/appointments as needed.

• Functions as a member of a treatment team to best serve the needs of the participant. Works very closely with site supervisors. Sets up and attends meetings when needed.

• Utilizes the Human Rights Committee for restrictive interventions.

• Communicates with parents or guardians regarding the behavioral status of participants. Obtains appropriate approvals when needed.

• Adheres to ethical standards for behavior analysts and mental health professionals, Springbrook behavioral services policies/procedures and applicable regulations of oversight agencies (OPWDD, SED).

• Serves as a resource to the Behavior Specialist 1 as needed.

• Fulfills any other requirements/responsibilities as delegated by supervisor.

Qualification, Skills And Knowledge Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field from an accredited program with an emphasis on behavior modification.

• BCaBA or BCBA in progress preferred.

• Must agree to start BCBA coursework one year from date of hire.

• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.

• Be able to perform all physical interventions.