What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist position at UHS?
Behavior Specialist Opportunity at Cumberland Hospital!
Job Summary:
The Behavior Specialist is responsible for assessing, developing, and implementing behavioral intervention plans to support individuals with behavioral challenges. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, conducting assessments, and providing training to clients, caregivers, and support staff.
Responsibilities:
1. Behavioral Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments to understand individuals' behavioral challenges, identifying triggers, patterns, and potential contributing factors.
2. Develop Intervention Plans: Design and implement individualized behavior intervention plans based on assessment findings, incorporating evidence-based strategies and positive behavior support principles.
3. Collaboration: Work closely with clients, families, educational staff, and other professionals to ensure a collaborative and holistic approach to behavioral support.
4. Training and Consultation: Provide training and consultation to caregivers, support staff, and relevant stakeholders on effective behavior management strategies and interventions.
5. Data Collection and Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret behavioral data to monitor progress and adjust intervention plans as needed.
6. Crisis Intervention: Develop and implement crisis intervention strategies, ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in challenging situations.
7. Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of assessments, interventions, progress, and communication with team members and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field.
- Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is preferred.
- Proven experience in conducting behavioral assessments and developing intervention plans.
- Strong knowledge of behavior analysis principles and evidence-based practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Skills:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Crisis Management
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Communication and Training
EEO Statement:
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice:
At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449
