Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Murdoch Developmental Center

State of North Carolina

23h • $59,732 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Responsibilities of the behavior analyst include the following, completing behavior assessments, including functional behavior assessments, preference assessments, and evaluations of relative skill strengths and deficits. Developing and overseeing implementation of comprehensive behavior-analytic treatment plans, including training in adaptive skills, replacement behaviors, and decelerative procedures. Creating and monitoring data collection systems to assess for behavior change and to evaluate the results of intervention efforts. Training staff on plan implementation and procedures participating in interdisciplinary team processes, including discussing orally and in writing behavior supports, proposed strategies for behavior change, and data-based results of intervention efforts providing direct services to people served (e.g., specialized adaptive skill training programs, reinforcement procedures, etc.) as needed. The behavior analyst will be assigned according to agency needs and will serve people with intellectual developmental disabilities who experience severe behavior challenges. ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.

Requirements

• Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.
• Must fulfill all requirements for licensure to practice behavior analysis as a Licensed behavior analyst under the provisions specified for Behavior Analyst Licensure (SB103, G.S. 90, Article 43 Behavior Analyst Licensure).
• Among other requirements, the applicant must have passed the certifying entity’s Board-Certified Behavior Analyst examination.
• Master’s Degree in Psychology or closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed in North Carolina under the provisions specified for Behavior Analyst Licensure (SB103, G.S. 90, Article 43 Behavior Analyst Licensure).

Nice To Haves

• ABA especially in the area of intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge and skills to design and use behavioral assessments to guide intervention efforts.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities to design and implement behavior change strategies to increase adaptive skills and decrease maladaptive behaviors.
• Knowledge of effective staff training and management strategies and ability to relate appropriately to clients and staff members.
• Knowledge of behavioral assessment and interventions for people who exhibit severe behavior problems.

Responsibilities

• Completing behavior assessments, including functional behavior assessments, preference assessments, and evaluations of relative skill strengths and deficits.
• Developing and overseeing implementation of comprehensive behavior-analytic treatment plans, including training in adaptive skills, replacement behaviors, and decelerative procedures.
• Creating and monitoring data collection systems to assess for behavior change and to evaluate the results of intervention efforts.
• Training staff on plan implementation and procedures participating in interdisciplinary team processes, including discussing orally and in writing behavior supports, proposed strategies for behavior change, and data-based results of intervention efforts providing direct services to people served (e.g., specialized adaptive skill training programs, reinforcement procedures, etc.) as needed.
• The behavior analyst will be assigned according to agency needs and will serve people with intellectual developmental disabilities who experience severe behavior challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level