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SUMMARY: The Behavior Analyst reports to the Chief Psychologist/Senior Psychologist of the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Inpatient Program. Supports the treatment team in the (1) assessment of patients' problematic behaviors; (2) development and implementation of behavior plans; (3) education/support to direct care staff regarding behavior plan procedures; (4) maintenance of relevant clinical data; and (5) consultation, as needed, with clinical team members and parents/caregivers regarding patients' behavioral profiles and behavioral practices. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs functional behavioral assessments using evidence-based assessment tools to select and address targeted behaviors. Uses direct measures (A-B-C model, rating scales) and indirect measures (interviews with caregivers) to assess function of targeted behaviors and develop behavior plans.

Coordinates patients' behavioral assessments and behavioral treatment protocols. Analyzes patients' behavioral profiles, conveys function of patients' behaviors to direct care staff, and models/trains/teaches implementation of behavioral intervention procedures to direct care staff. Provides consultation, as needed, to clinical team members and parents/caregivers regarding patients' behavioral profiles and efficacious behavioral practices.

Maintains relevant behavioral data base and provide additional data analysis (e.g., graphing) to clinical team members, as requested. Attends treatment team meetings and reports on data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Oversees the purchasing and distribution of support materials used with patients as part of behavioral interventions (e.g., one-piece suits, protective equipment, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis or a related field. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or pending certification (must provide evidence of Certification within the first year of employment).

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. EXPERIENCE: Minimum two years' experience working with children and adolescents who present with developmental disabilities (autism and intellectual disability) and co-existing behavioral and psychiatric challenges; preference for prior experience working in a mental health setting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Works in a normal office environment with daily contact to patients being treated within an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within Program policies and practices. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Supervising behavioral interventionsmplementation of behavior programs for all patients. Does not directly supervise any other staff.

Pay Range: $64,480.00-$106,412.80 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915 Work Type: M-F Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No Apply