What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Analyst-Adult position at WellSpan Health Services?
Full-time (80 hours biweekly)
Weekdays, daytime hours; 8 am to 5pm
Sign On Bonus Eligible
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 Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBA) and 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.
- Ensures that all behavior analytic programming conducted under their supervision by WellSpan Philhaven staff is provided in a safe and ethical manner and that the BC and WellSpan Philhaven staff will train, provide feedback, and/or report to designated authorities if the family or other non-WellSpan Philhaven professionals engage in unsafe or unethical behavioral programming.
- Engages in functional assessment of problematic behaviors as well as assessments of skill deficits, motivating, and other environmental variables in order to increase use of safe and socially acceptable behaviors and decrease problematic behaviors.
- Establishes & maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the patient of social interaction with the BC.
- Accurately collects and analyzes behavior data to make decisions about treatment interventions.
- Designs treatment plan goals and interventions that are based in research and are aligned with the dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis outlined in (Baer, Wolf, and Risely 1968).
- Seeks out appropriate consultation with other BC’s or BCBA’s when encountering treatment programming that is unfamiliar.
- 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 BT’s and Assistant BA if non-certified and RBT’s, BCaBA’a and other BCBA’s if board certified.
- Directly designs and supervises behavior analytic plans and interventions for skill development and/or reduction of problematic behavior in which other WellSpan Philhaven staff have not received sufficient training and exposure to previously.
- Collaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment.
- Educates all those involved about the role of ABA based interventions and the BC, and functions within boundaries of the BC role in providing treatment.
- Understands and designs behavioral plans and programming within the regulatory scope of the service provided.
- Maintains awareness of patient’s history, present status, diagnoses, and treatment plan.
- Maintains appropriate written documentation of direct and in direct service with the patient and family.
- Provides complete, timely, clear, and legible documentation in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
- Attends treatment team meetings, supervision meetings, trainings, performance evaluations, and other administrative meetings as assigned.
- Maintains the billable expectation of the program.
Common Expectations:
- Displays caring, non-judgmental attitude toward each client and family served.
- Demonstrates abilities to be flexible and pro-active in problem solving.
- 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.
- Demonstrates ability to recognize potential customer relations problems and notify appropriate supervisor.
- Demonstrates understanding and respect of client’s environment and culture.
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
WellSpan Philhaven
Situated on more than 200 acres, WellSpan Philhaven’s main campus in Mt. Gretna, PA, is a tranquil place with walking trails nestled within a picturesque forest and adjacent to an operating farm. The campus provides an atmosphere of peace and serenity for our clients. Our most comprehensive continuum of care, which includes more than 20 programs and services is located at this main campus.
At WellSpan Philhaven, we help address mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and more.
Minimum Education Required:
- Master's degree with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Work Experience Required:
- 1 year experience in providing Applied Behavior Analysis services and experience in developing/implementing behavioral analytic treatment plans and
- Clinical or counseling psychology, special education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or another related field
License Required:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA Upon Hire
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 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 developmental disorders such as Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Ability to work under stress
