Behavior Analyst - Intensive Behavioral Health Children's Services - Days / Evenings

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Behavior Analyst to join their team. This role involves conducting behavioral assessments and designing interventions to enhance the lives of clients with unique needs. You will supervise a team of Registered Behavior Technicians, ensuring effective treatment delivery while educating families and staff on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on the well-being of children and adolescents facing behavioral challenges. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a multidisciplinary team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 1 year of experience in ABA services.
• Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavioral Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral assessments and design interventions for clients.
• Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians and monitor treatment fidelity.
• Educate families and staff on ABA interventions and treatment roles.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

Behavioral Treatment Planning

Data Collection and Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Behavior Analysis Software

Job description

Full time (80 hours biweekly)

Weekdays, daytime hours

Days and 2 to 3 evenings per week

Sign On Bonus Eligible

WellSpan Philhaven is a Certified Trauma Informed Care Organization

General Summary

Conduct descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments, including functional analyses, and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results. Designs and supervises behavior analytic interventions. Is able to effectively develop and implement appropriate assessment and intervention methods for use in unfamiliar situations and for a range of cases. Teaches others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and delivers instruction in behavior analysis. Supervise the work of the Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) and others who do not carry a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) certification that implement behavior analytic interventions if they are not certified.

• Engages in functional assessment of problematic behaviors of clients, as well as assessments of skill deficits, motivating operations, and other environmental variables in order to increase use of safe and socially acceptable behaviors and decrease problematic behaviors.
• Accurately collects and analyzes behavior data to make decisions about treatment interventions and designs treatment plan goals and interventions that are based in Applied Behavior Analytic research.
• Oversees and provides training and monitors fidelity of behavioral interventions for family members and other professional staff caring for the patient.
• Provides direct in-situ, one-on-one, and group supervision for BHT's and RBTs.
• Directly designs and supervises behavior analytic plans and interventions for skill development and/or reduction of problematic behavior, and collaborates with treatment team members to provide effective treatment.
• Educates all those involved about the role of ABA based interventions and the BA, and functions within boundaries of the BC role in providing treatment.
• Maintains appropriate written and/or electronic documentation of direct and in direct service with the patient and family.

Common Expectations:

• Displays caring, non-judgmental attitude toward each client and family served.
• Demonstrates abilities to be flexible and pro-active in problem solving and notify appropriate supervisor.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis through interaction with other ABA based professionals as well as ongoing professional development opportunities within and outside of WellSpan Philhaven obtaining at least 12 hours of direct instruction in ABA through BACB credit approved courses or training led by a BCBA each year.

Minimum Education:

• Master's Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 1 year Experience in providing Applied Behavior Analysis services and experience in developing/implementing behavioral analytic treatment plans required

Licenses:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst Upon Hire required
• Licensed Behavioral Specialist Upon Hire required

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability in the care and management of the unique needs of individuals with psychiatric and/or developmental disorders
• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.
• Analytical abilities.
• Visual ability to observe patient behavior and dynamics in order to prepare and review written documentation.
• Must be able to provide own transportation from one client to another.
• Must demonstrate a strong professional interest in being a part of a multidisciplinary team that specializes in the assessment and treatment of the social, emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents with psychiatric and/or developmental disorders.
• Ability to work under stress.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy