BCBA, Peace Hospital, PRN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides behavioral services to patients admitted to our inpatient Innovations Program which serves children and adolescents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) including Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and other diagnoses.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, education or psychology (required)
Current license as a Behavior Analyst in Kentucky or obtained within four (4) months of hire (required)
Board Certification Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) (required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
Able to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and perform CPI techniques
Strong knowledge of and demonstrated skill in providing direct individual or group therapeutic services with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Able to critically think through complex patient situations and use evidence-based practice
Works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supports efforts of all team members
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
Ability to break down problems or tasks; using prior knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events
Must be able to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Nice To Haves

Minimum five (5) years of experience in human services (preferred)

Responsibilities

Completes functional assessment of behaviors in patients; collects, records, and summarizes data on observable patient behavior
Develops and implements individualized function-based behavior plans based on results of functional assessment, models the implementation of plan and trains team members, as needed; reviews patient progress and modifies interventions based on data
Develops, refines, provides leadership for and trains general program protocols (e.g., level system, data collection, unit schedule, reinforcement procedures, crisis intervention)
Provides training to direct care staff, Registered Nurses, family members and other caregivers involved in the patient’s treatment
Provides direct behavior therapy and active treatment programming on an individual and/or group basis including proactive strategies and crisis intervention and models programming for all team members
Collaborates with treatment team including patient, parents, caregivers, guardians, outside professionals, MDs, RNs, therapists and co-workers
Assists with maintaining a structured milieu and general programming on the unit
Effectively communicates with parents, caregivers, guardians, outside agencies and other treatment providers regarding patient progress
Participates in special projects and appointments to hospital committees as appropriate
Ensures that information is documented in medical records, as needed and required
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community