Behavior Analyst, DSN (Part-time)

Alliant Health Group is a family of companies that provides professional services supporting the effective administration of healthcare programs and funding to support healthcare improvement initiatives. Alliant Health Solutions provides Federal and state government entities with the services, expertise and information systems necessary to increase the effectiveness, accessibility and value of health care.

Currently, Alliant Health Solutions, a "2023 Best Place to Work and Healthiest Employer", seeks an Behavioral Analyst, Disabilities and Special Needs. The Behavior Analyst is board certified and performs the contract compliance case reviews, observation and evaluation of residential habilitation and day services in a timely manner in accordance with established criteria and guidelines, as indicated by a specific consumers and providers being reviewed.

In this role, the ideal candidate will:

• Perform review through analysis and review of previous review findings and begins case activity log in developing the appropriate approach for the on-site review.
• Conduct on-site reviews for the specified by South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SC DDSN) providers which includes some but not all the following: exit and entrance sessions with the appropriate management and clinical staff from the provider location, staff interviews, and document(s) review.
• Conduct residential observations as assigned throughout the State. The observations and evaluations are conducted to ensure that various shifts are observed, and interviews are conducted with differing staff regarding information in the individual support plan (ISP).
• Make recommendations based on professional judgment and experience for the compliance with SC DDSN standards, the necessity/quality of the services and the appropriateness of the setting while substantiating recommendations with clinical rationale.
• Analyze, interpret, and document appropriate determination review outcomes.
• Prepare timely, accurate, written letters/reports to providers/SC DDSN on initial on-site and follow-up desk/on-site review findings.
• Review additional information related to requests for follow-up reviews after initial findings and makes a recommendation based on professional judgment and experience for the compliance with SC DDSN standards, the necessity/quality of the service and the appropriateness of the setting.
• Occasionally serve on panel of peers to provide professional expertise regarding standards of service delivery.
• Performs special tasks, projects and duties assigned.

Other Job Functions

• Work closely with other team members to provide a collaborative approach with the desk-top and on-site reviews and support the development of new projects and the continuous improvement of the team's overall work.
• Promote core values of teamwork, professionalism, effective communication skills and positive behavior.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all information in accordance with HIPAA laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Demonstrate compliance with the company's corporate and departmental policies as evidenced by attendance, punctuality, and professional appearance.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required for this role include:

• Strong theoretical clinical knowledge base and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to demonstrate work priorities.
• Show ability to perform work with considerable independence by using creative thinking, thorough analysis of problems, and innovative approaches to problem resolution.
• Moderate computer skills (Excel and Word) including word-processing (30-50 WPM) and data entry skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent telephone skills, including ability to handle difficult calls/callers.
• Ability to travel by car or plane to Company locations, customer meetings or other locations as needed.