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Fairview Health Services Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Overview
The Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) is a member of the interdisciplinary team on the inpatient pediatric mental health unit. The primary function of the BCBA on the team is to plan, develop and monitor a variety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of individual patients. The BCBA will also serve to educate members of the team, at every level, on the principals of applied behavioral analysis and their implementation in an inpatient setting. The BCBA will provide support to individuals, families and staff by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, and Functional Behavioral Assessment.
Responsibilities Job Description
Conduct behavioral evaluations and assessments.
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans, and behavioral support plans.
Consult with and teach pro-active strategies and behavioral interventions to the treatment team.
Engage in individual treatment with patients on an as-needed basis, per recommendations by the treatment team.
Attend family meetings for each patient in order to promote communication with families and collateral supports, and to promote skill transfer into the home environment.
Provide Behavioral Management group treatment
Organization Expectations, as applicable:
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served
Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
Communicates in a respective manner.
Ensures a safe, secure environment.
Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/caregiver
Fulfills all organizational requirements
Completes all required learning relevant to the role
Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Education
Master’s or Doctoral Applied Behavioral Analysis conferred by an accredited program, or otherwise meet the BACB eligibility requirements to become a BCBA.
Experience
• Two or more years’ experience working with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders with a demonstrated understanding of the principals of behavioral management preferred.
• Experience in working with children and families required
License/Certification/Registration
• Certified by the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board as a BCBA
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status