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

University Medical Center, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for a full-time role at Peace Hospital in Louisville, KY. The successful candidate will assess patient behaviors, develop and implement individualized behavior plans, and provide training to staff. A Master's Degree and BCBA certification are required, along with a commitment to patient-centered care.

This role is part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team focused on delivering innovative behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license as a Behavior Analyst in Kentucky or obtained within four months of hire.
• Board Certification Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) is required.
• Minimum five years of experience in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional assessments of patient behaviors.
• Develop and implement individualized behavior plans.
• Provide training to direct care staff and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with treatment teams on patient progress.

Skills

Direct individual or group therapeutic services

Critical thinking

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Crisis intervention techniques

Education

Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, education or psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Summary

Primary Location: Peace – Louisville. Address: 2020 Newburg Rd., Louisville, KY 40205. Shift: First Shift (8:00 am - 4:30 pm). Full-time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) position at Peace Hospital.

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With almost 14,000 team members, UofL focuses on delivering patient-centered care through compassionate, innovative, and collaborative practices.

About Us

Peace Hospital, part of UofL Health, is a private, non‑profit behavioral health hospital. It is one of the largest behavioral health facilities in the nation, providing care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors (age 55+). 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 youth with behavioral health and co‑occurring disorders. It has a partial hospitalization program for school‑aged children and an inpatient specialty program for children and adolescents with complex treatment needs, such as intellectual or developmental disabilities accompanied by acute behavioral and psychiatric symptoms.

Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient‑centered care.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Assists with maintaining a structured milieu and general programming on the unit.
• Effectively communicates with parents, caregivers, guardians, outside agencies and other treatment providers regarding patient progress.
• Participates in special projects and appointments to hospital committees as appropriate.

Other Functions

• Ensures that information is documented in medical records, as needed and required.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, education or psychology (required).

Experience

Minimum five (5) years of experience in human services (preferred).

Licensure

Current license as a Behavior Analyst in Kentucky or obtained within four (4) months of hire (required).

Certification

• 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).

Job Competency

• 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.

Language Ability

Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to break down problems or tasks, using prior knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events.

Computer Skills

Must be able to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and departmental specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.