Licensed Behavior Analyst

Children's of Alabama; Five Points South (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama in Birmingham's Behavioral Health Inpatient unit seeks a BCBA to address challenging behavior and develop individualized behavior plans for children aged 4 to 18.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and nursing staff, implementing interventions to improve daily functioning and safety while delivering compassionate care on an on-site inpatient unit with day-evening shift variability.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
• Licensed Behavior Analyst in Alabama at start of employment.
• Master's Degree in Psychology or related field required or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients and treatment team to address challenging behavior and implement individualized behavior plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to enhance a child’s daily functioning.
• Address diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and other developmental/psychological conditions.

Skills

BCBA Certification

Licensed ABA

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Job description

In Behavioral Health Inpatient at Main Campus Dearth Tower

Work schedule will be On-call/ Flexi on the Day Evening Shift, variable.

Summary

Primarily within the acute behavioral health inpatient unit, engage with patients, treatment team, and staff to address challenging behavior and develop/implement individualized behavior plans and interventions to enhance a child’s ability to function in their daily environment. Primary diagnoses may include Neurodevelopmental Disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Impulse Control Disorder and Psychotic Disorder.

Other information

Education –

Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field

Experience –

Preferred 2 years’ experience working with children diagnosed with developmental delay.

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

– Certification as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Alabama at the start of employment.

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Licensed Behavior Analyst

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree in Psychology

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

Nonessential

• 2 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Behavioral Counseling

The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit is comprised of 44 beds and provides a therapeutic, engaging environment for children ages 4 to 18. The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit is a rewarding place to work where our care team makes an impact on children’s lives with every interaction. Along with psychiatrists, therapists, and nurse practitioners, we are involved in the day to-day care and decision making that helps kids and families live their best lives. We work hands-on with children of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, suicide, self-control, and trauma. We teach them new emotional and behavioral skills in a fun and interactive way. Our patients need to know that someone cares and can help keep them safe. Someone who can listen compassionately without judgement.

Getting to know Children's: Behavioral Health Inpatient

Schedule: variable, Day-Evening Shift, Monday-Friday Standard Days