Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Aurora Behavioral Health System

Tempe (AZ)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development assistance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral programme

Vision insurance

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System in Tempe, AZ is seeking a BCBA to support the Specialized Needs Unit, assisting in behavioral assessments, plan development, and data-driven treatment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, staff training on behavioral procedures, and maintaining rigorous data collection and reporting to improve patient outcomes in a 15-bed unit.

Qualifications

BCBA certification (BACB) required.
Bachelor's degree required.
1+ year of post-certification experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement behavioural assessment and treatment protocols under supervision.
Perform formal behavioural analysis procedures for target behaviours.
Coordinate assessments and treatment protocols for patients.
Model and teach behavioural plans to staff.
Prepare and maintain data collection sheets, forms, graphs and analyses.
Document services provided to patients.
Support family/caregiver training programs and scheduling.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Training / Teaching

Data collection

Documentation

Verbal & written communication

Staff education

Education

BCBA certification

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Professional development assistance

Come Join Our Team! Aurora Behavioral Health System, the state's largest free-standing psychiatric hospital system, is looking for a Behavioral Analyst for our Tempe facility's 15 bed Specialized Need's Unit. Our Specialized Needs Unit will produce the highest quality treatment outcomes through a combination of expert programming, specially trained Behavioral Technicians, RBTs and the individual potential of each patient. Children with developmental disorders, such as autism, will receive intensive treatment for aggression, self-injury, impairment in functioning, and mental health challenges.

The Behavioral Analyst will serve the unit by assuming responsibility for supporting the behavioral team in development of behavior plans, behavioral analysis of selected target behaviors, education of staff in plan procedures, and supporting the family/caregiver behavioral training program, as well as having primary responsibility for the integrity of all behavioral data needed for patient care.

The primary focus is enhancing the delivery of effective and measurable behavioral treatment to patients and maintaining and improving clinical data feedback loops between direct care staff and the clinical staff. Secondary focus is generalization of behavioral treatment to families and other caregivers. Data collection forms, procedures, monitoring and analysis are the sole responsibility of this position, with appropriate back up personnel for scheduled absences. The position may delegate certain data entry functions as needed but remains responsible for the integrity of all programs behavioral data. The position is supervised by the Director of this unit, due to the focus of this position on clinical data and clinical interactions. The position has no personnel management responsibilities. Competitive pay! Great work culture.

Essential Functions

Assist in the development of behavioural assessment and behavioural treatment protocols under guidance of behavioural director
Perform formal behavioural analysis procedures for selected target behaviours
Coordinate behavioural assessment and treatment protocols for all patients
Model and teach behavioural plans to staff
Prepare and maintain data collection sheets, other clinical data forms, graphing, and data analysis for patients in coordination
Documentation of service provided
Support the family/caregiver training program including scheduling sessions, training families/caregivers, and facilitating effective

Job Requirements

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Certification from the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board as a Board-Certified Analyst required. Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of post-certification experience required.
Must have at least 1 year of experience in the provision of behavioural analysis and behaviour analytic treatment.
Demonstrates critical thinking and organisational skills for the development and delivery of training programmes.
Must display strong interpersonal, planning, forecasting, analytical skills and maturity required to work in the hospital environment.
Knowledge of psychiatric service delivery system and treatment methods.
Specific knowledge and skills in area of training and development.
Skills in data collection, analysis, evaluation and interpretation.
Problem-solving skills.
Sound interpersonal skills with ability to motivate and educate clinical staff.
Must have experience with coordinating and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Teaching and training skills are required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to adapt to constant change and a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Aurora Behavioural Health System is committed to serving the communities we heal. Our commitment to excellence and leadership ensures that you will be supported as you strive to develop your skills and advance your career. Successful candidates must be able to pass background check, drug screen, and fingerprinting. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. ABHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Full-time

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