Behavior Analyst

Support Solutions•Knoxville, TN

2d•$85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as Behavior Analyst for Support Solutions of Tennessee (SSTN). SSTN is approved by the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA), to provide services under the Medicaid waiver. This position requires BCBA credentialing and TN license (LBA) by date of hire. This position offers a competitive salary of $85,000 annually, plus a Sign-on= $10k (this will be contingent on after being employed for 90 days.) Retention= $5k (with half earned following year 1 and half earned following year 2).

Requirements

BCBA certification with active status and in good standing with the BACB.
TN licensure and status as an approved DDA Behavior Services Provider before the hire date.
Provide any medical records required to comply with regulations in force through any governing entity related to business operations and to meet policy and procedure requirements of Support Solutions.
Valid Driver License
Valid automobile insurance (this must be maintained throughout employment if required.)

Nice To Haves

Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch and to reach with the hands and arms.
Ability to drive/travel for short periods of time to attend meetings, trainings, or perform site visits or for longer trips that will require overnight stays to attend meetings, trainings, workshops, etc.
Full range of body movements including the use of his/her hands to handle computers and other office equipment.
Ability to bend the body, to reach for objects, and to crouch when needed are also required.
Command of all five senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, and depth perception. These vision requirements in each area must be sufficient to shift in focus from reading dossiers and operating office equipment.
Ability to talk and listen for prolonged periods both on the telephone and face to face.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Conducting functional behavioral assessments (FBAs), including functional analyses as appropriate, to determine the function(s) of problem behavior in a manner consistent with current best practice standards derived from high quality, peer-reviewed research in applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Summarizing the results of FBAs including the outcomes of attempts to identify effective reinforcers and to determine the maintaining variables for problem behavior, along with data-based hypotheses regarding behavioral function, and other required information.
Conducting skill assessments using recognized curricula or systems (e.g., VB-MAPP, PEAK, Essential for Living) to determine current strengths and deficits and using this information to design appropriate skill acquisition programs.
Developing Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) targeting the acquisition of functionally equivalent replacement behaviors and the reduction of problem behavior using empirically supported interventions and procedures.
Procuring informed consent and (where appropriate) assent, along with committee reviews and approvals (where required), prior to implementing BSPs and at least annually thereafter or more often as required.
Using Behavioral Skills Training and didactic instruction to teach others how to implement BSPs and skill acquisition procedures, which may include training others as trainers.
Conducting regular checks (at least quarterly but more often as indicated by the data) to determine procedural integrity of the BSP or skill acquisition procedures, including the provision of positive and corrective feedback to implementers and re-training when indicated.
Conducting regular evaluations of data collection reliability (at least monthly but more often as needed), which shall include providing feedback to implementers regarding the results and modifying operational definitions and/or providing additional training on data collection procedures as indicated.
Responding to communications regarding behavioral crises in a timely manner and offering sound clinical guidance for resolution, including onsite assistance as needed.
Ensuring that all behavioral data are graphed at least monthly and more often as indicated.
Completing progress reports that shall include graphed data for all target behaviors, tracking behaviors, and replacement behaviors, a summary of restrictive procedures used, clinical interpretations, recommendations, and other required information.
Ensuring the timeliness, accuracy, and quality of all documentation related to the provision of behavioral services, including documentation required for billing.
Revising the BSP or skill acquisition plan in a timely manner based on attainment of goals/objectives, lack of progress, or other indicators.
Preparing for and participating in the Journal Club for professional development.
Providing training and supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) according to standards of the department and the standards of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), including documentation requirements of the latter.
Adhering to all professional and ethical standards as set forth by the BACB.
Providing the level of service authorized for each case and meeting minimum monthly unit completion goals as set forth by SSTN.
Providing Telehealth services, as clinically appropriate and allowed by funding agencies, according to best practice standards derived from peer-reviewed research and discussion articles in ABA. This includes obtaining informed consent prior to initiation of such services.
Maintaining credentialing as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and licensure to practice in the state of Tennessee.
Participating in planning meetings for an assigned caseload of individuals.
Maintaining effective communication and cordial professional relationships with state officials, support coordinators, supported persons and their families/conservators, SSTN employees, other BCBAs behavior specialists, and RBTs outside of SSTN, and other relevant stakeholders.
Completing all tasks as assigned by the Statewide Director of Behavioral Services, Chief Operating Officer, and the Chief Executive Officer.
As requested, participating in the Incident Management Committee, and assisting with the risk assessment process.
Completing all training required by DDA and MCOs in a timely manner.
Advising SSTN leadership regarding behavioral issues.
Providing direction and guidance to staff persons for purposes of bringing resolution to acute behavioral crises, which may include the use of response blocking or other appropriate physical intervention techniques for safety purposes.
Exhibits behaviors and best practices that are consistent with the vision and values of SSTN.
Practices safe work habits to eliminate and control potential safety and health hazards and to maintain a safe work environment. Successfully completes all required SSTN training, including training pertaining to safety and (as requested) behavioral crisis intervention.
Ensure that SSTN Quality Management principles (Plan, Measure, Assess, Improve) are practiced and achieved.
Operates SSTN and personal transportation in a safe and lawful manner.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by designated and/or authorized staff.