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WellSpan Health

Behavior Analyst - Children Behavioral Health Services

Job Description

  • Job Identification
  • 228976
  • Job Category
  • Clinical Care
  • Job Schedule
  • Full time
  • Job Shift
  • Shift1 - Day
  • Locations
  • 1407 Williams Rd, York, PA, 17402, US
WELLSPAN HEALTH, LEBANON, PA, 17046, US
  • Assignment Category
  • Not Applicable
  • FTE•1 •Job Description•Full-time (80 hours biweekly) Weekdays, daytime hours and 2 to 3 evenings per week •Sign On Bonus Eligible•Openings in York or Lebanon County•Join the highly rewarding, professional environment within WellSpan Philhaven's IBHS Program!
  • + Robust and highly collaborative and innovative team + Strong administrative support to enable clinicians to focus on client care + Intentional, gradual building of caseload for new clinicians + Reasonable productivity expectations with generous bonus incentive opportunities
  • Get to Know Us!
  • WellSpan Philhaven's Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) program provides evidence-based behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families throughout Central Pennsylvania.

Our multidisciplinary team includes professionals from the fields of applied behavior analysis, psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatry, and education who work collaboratively to improve the emotional, behavioral, and developmental well-being of youth in their homes, schools, and communities. Through individualized assessment, treatment planning, caregiver support, and collaboration with schools and community partners, our team helps children and adolescents develop meaningful skills, reduce challenging behaviors, and achieve success in everyday settings.

  • Who We Serve...
  • The IBHS program serves children and adolescents experiencing behavioral, emotional, social, and developmental challenges.
Individuals referred for services may have diagnoses or concerns that include:

+ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

+ Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

+ Anxiety disorders

+ Depression and mood disorders

+ Behavioral and emotional regulation challenges

+ Social skills deficits

+ School-related concerns

+ Family and caregiver support needs

+ Other developmental, behavioral, or mental health diagnoses

  • General Summary
  • The Behavior Analyst is a key member of the IBHS treatment team, Conduct descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments, including functional analyses, and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results.

Designs and supervises behavior analytic interventions. Can 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.

  • Core Expectations: How We Improve the Lives of Those We Serve
  • + Guide children, adolescents, and families through treatment by developing goals and monitoring progress + Continue to grow in expertise through training, supervision, and professional development opportunities + Contribute to a supportive team culture through collaboration and partnership with colleagues and community providers
  • Responsibilities
  • Essential Functions
  • + Engages in functional assessment of problematic behaviors of clients, as well as assessments of skill deficits, motivating operations, and other environmental variables 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.

  • Qualifications
  • Qualifications
  • 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 and + 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 + Retirement savings plan + Paid time off (PTO) + Education assistance + Financial education and support, including DailyPay + Expanded Paid Parental Leave For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.

org) (https://www.joinwellspan.org/benefits/)WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Professional Development
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Bonuses/Stipends
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