Behavior Analyst

Lifespan; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 64,480 - 106,412; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health's Bradley Hospital in Rhode Island seeks a Behavior Analyst to support the inpatient program, assess patients' behaviors, and develop targeted behavior plans with the treatment team. You will model and train direct care staff in intervention procedures, maintain behavioral databases, perform data analysis, and report findings at treatment team meetings.

This role requires BCBA certification (or pending) and a Master’s degree in ABA or a related field, plus strong written

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA or related field.
• BCBA certification or pending (provide evidence within first year).
• Two years’ experience with children/adolescents with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ behavioral needs and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate behavioral assessments and protocols.
• Model, train, and supervise staff in intervention procedures.
• Maintain behavioral databases and provide data analysis.
• Attend treatment team meetings and report findings.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

SUMMARY

The Behavior Analyst reports to the Chief Psychologist/Senior Psychologist of the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Inpatient Program. Supports the treatment team in the assessment of patients’ problematic behaviors, development and implementation of behavior plans, education and support to direct care staff regarding behavior plan procedures, maintenance of relevant clinical data, and consultation, as needed, with clinical team members and parents/caregivers regarding patients’ behavioral profiles and behavioral practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs functional behavioral assessments using evidence‑based assessment tools to select and address targeted behaviors.
• Uses direct measures (A-B-C model, rating scales) and indirect measures (interviews with caregivers) to assess function of targeted behaviors and develop behavior plans.
• Coordinates patients’ behavioral assessments and behavioral treatment protocols.
• Analyzes patients’ behavioral profiles, conveys function of patients’ behaviors to direct care staff, and models, trains, and teaches implementation of behavioral intervention procedures to direct care staff.
• Provides consultation, as needed, to clinical team members and parents/caregivers regarding patients’ behavioral profiles and efficacious behavioral practices.
• Maintains relevant behavioral database and provides additional data analysis (e.g., graphing) to clinical team members, as requested.
• Attends treatment team meetings and reports on data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Oversees the purchasing and distribution of support materials used with patients as part of behavioral interventions (e.g., one-piece suits, protective equipment, etc.).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
  • Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis or a related field.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
  • Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or pending certification (must provide evidence of Certification within the first year of employment).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum two years’ experience working with children and adolescents who present with developmental disabilities (autism and intellectual disability) and co‑existing behavioral and psychiatric challenges; preference for prior experience working in a mental health setting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Works in a normal office environment with daily contact to patients being treated within an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

INDEPENDENT ACTION

Performs independently within Program policies and practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Supervising behavioral interventions implementation of behavior programs for all patients. Does not directly supervise any other staff.

PAY RANGE

$64,480.00 - $106,412.80

EEO STATEMENT

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

LOCATION

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

WORK TYPE

M-F

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

8 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED

No