Behavior Analyst

EPBH Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Hospital is seeking a Behavior Analyst to support the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Inpatient Program. You will assess pediatric patients, develop and implement behavior plans, educate staff on procedures, maintain data, and consult with families and the clinical team regarding behavioral profiles.

The role requires a Master’s in ABA or related field, BCBA certification (or pending), and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis or a related field.
• Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a BCBA or pending (evidence within first year).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

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 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 implementation of behavioral intervention procedures.
• Provides consultation to clinical team members and parents/caregivers regarding patients’ behavioral profiles and efficacious practices.
• Maintains relevant behavioral database and provides data analysis (e.g., graphing) to clinical team members.
• Attends treatment team meetings and reports on data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Oversees purchasing/distribution of materials used with patients as part of interventions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

Master’s degree in ABA or related field

BCBA certification or pending

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 (1) assessment of patients’ problematic behaviors; (2) development and implementation of behavior plans; (3) education/support to direct care staff regarding behavior plan procedures; (4) maintenance of relevant clinical data; and (5) consultation, as needed, with clinical team members and parents/caregivers regarding patients’ behavioral profiles and behavioral practices. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

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/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 data base and provide 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.

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 & WORK DETAILS

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
As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

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