Behavior Analyst I (Neurobehavioral Unit Inpatient Therapy)

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD seeks a Behavior Analyst I to provide clinical services, supervision, and case management for neurobehavioral unit inpatients. You will collaborate with clinicians and families to support optimal care.

The role includes supervising inpatient therapy staff, contributing to research projects, and participating in essential administrative and clinical meetings to strengthen program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be a BCBA or eligible to sit for the board certification exam and acquire certification within three months of hire.
• Must be licensed as a Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services, clinical supervision, and case management of inpatients.
• Provide supportive clinical services to families of inpatients.
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned.
• Participate in research projects involving assessment and treatment of behavior disorders.
• Participate in hiring, supervising, and evaluating inpatient therapy staff.
• Participate in administrative and clinical meetings as necessary.

Skills

BCBA

Clinical supervision

Research experience

Education

Master's degree in psychology / ABA / education

Job description

The Behavior Analyst I will provide clinical services, clinical supervision, and case management for Neurobehavioral Unit cases as specified by the Director, NBU. The incumbent will additionally participate in hiring, supervising, and evaluating therapy staff and participate in programs of systematic research.

• Provide direct clinical services, clinical supervision, and case management of inpatients.
• Provide supportive clinical services to families of inpatients.
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned.
• Participate in research projects involving the assessment and treatment of behavior disorders.
• Participate in hiring, supervising, and evaluating inpatient therapy staff.
• Participate in administrative and clinical meetings as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) or be eligible to sit for board certification exam and acquire certification within three months of hire.
• Must be licensed as a Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Maryland.

EDUCATION

Master’s degree in psychology, applied behavior analysis, education, or a related discipline required.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum two years of experience in a multi-disciplinary setting dealing with normal and disabled children is preferred.
• Experience in conducting research and communicating research findings via professional conferences, peer reviewed journals, seminars, etc. preferred.