Board-Certified Behavior Analyst

Orange Grove Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Grove Center is seeking a Behavior Analyst to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of behavior support plans across residential, school, and community settings in Chattanooga, TN. This role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and strong written and verbal communication skills.

The candidate must hold a Master’s in Behavior Analysis or related field and be a licensed BCBA with Tennessee LBA.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Behavior Analysis or related field.
• Tennessee DIDD Approved BA (required).
• Licensed BCBA with Tennessee LBA is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor behavior support plans in residential programs, family homes, day programs, school program, community for students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Provide assessments including functional analysis/assessments, risk assessments, preference and reinforcer assessments.
• Be able to function independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Teach in varied settings to people with different educational backgrounds; communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Attend COS/ISP meetings and coordinate care with psychiatrists and other team members.

Skills

BCBA licensure

Data collection

Written/verbal communication

Education

Master’s in Behavior Analysis or related field

Tennessee DIDD Approved BA

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Head Quarters - Chattanooga, TN 37404

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Job Shift: Morning

Job Category: Health Care

The behavior analyst will:

• Develop, implement and monitor behavior support plans in residential programs, family homes, day programs, school program, community for students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Provide appropriate assessments including functional analysis/assessments, risk assessments, preference and reinforcer assessments.
• Be able to function independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Be able to teach in a variety of settings to people with varying educational backgrounds and literacy levels. Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Follow the appropriate funding source requirements.
• Attend COS/ISP meetings and coordinate care of the individual with psychiatrists, general practitioners, and other team members. This may include outside appointments with individuals.
• Provide training to all staff providing services to the individuals with behavior services. This training includes methods of data collection, behavior analysis principles, implementation of staff instructions, crisis plans and behavior support plans.
• Provide appropriate assessments which may include functional analysis/assessments, risk assessment, preference and reinforce assessments.
• Participate in Video Training Reinforcement for staff.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation for behavior support needs. Respond as needed to behavior codes.
• Ability to provide physical assistance as needed during crisis situations.
• Oversee the development and growth of Orange Grove’s Psych-Social Rehabilitation Program (PSR) and Intensive Outpatient Program (PSR), including curriculum quality/development, student growth, budgeting and supervision of the program Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsible directly to the Behavior Analyst. Will supervise Intensive Outpatient Program and Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program and the Coordinator (LCSW).

Qualifications

• Master’s in Behavior Analysis or related field, Tennessee DIDD Approved BA (required).
• Must be a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst with Tennessee LBA (required).
• Experience with design and implementation of behavior therapy programs to help treat with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental conditions. Demonstrated data collection and analysis ability to evaluate behaviors and monitor progress.
• Good overall physical health and personal stamina.