BRD CERT BEHAVIOR ANALYST

Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, is a leading provider of mental health services in East Tennessee. With decades of experience, Peninsula offers compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults through inpatient and outpatient programs across multiple counties.

About the role

Provides professional behavioral assessment, care coordination, training, and supervision to a designated patient population. The general practice of BCBA may include completing behavioral assessments, treatment planning, data analysis, family education and training, problem solving, staff supervision and client and referral agency education, and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial intakes and behavioral assessments identifying problem behaviors and goals of care. This may involve coordinating with referral sources and families for additional information when needed.
• Develop customized Behavioral Intervention Plans to decrease harmful behaviors and to increase functional communication and adaptive skills.
• Complete required documentation and appropriate updates to various systems for care coordination.
• Provide direct supervision and mentoring to all Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) and other staff as needed.
• Connect patients/family/significant other with community resources to aid in their treatment and recovery if appropriate.
• Act as facility liaison with adult and children protective services as indicated.
• Cooperate with hospital staff and physicians and keep them informed of progress with patients.
• Exhibit the skills of empathy, communication, organization, critical thinking, active listening, and patience.
• Track and analyze client data to determine if interventions are effective and make data-driven adjustments to treatment planning as necessary.
• Provide education and training to family members and caregivers to reinforce skills.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Complete required education assignments annually.
• Work toward achieving goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Master’s degree from accredited behavior analysis or psychology program OR Master’s degree in education.
• Minimum Experience: None
• Licensure Requirement: Must hold an active Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Certification.

Schedule

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift