Behavior Analyst I/II, TBS-Sonoma

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families•Sonoma, CA

About The Position

This position involves providing services to children and families, focusing on behavior analysis and intervention. The role requires writing progress notes, participating in the development of individualized family plans, attending meetings, and managing time effectively. The Behavior Analyst will utilize resources for behavior interventions, form positive relationships with families, identify strengths and resources, observe and evaluate behavior, conduct Functional Behavioral Analyses, implement change programming, and track behavioral data. Recommendations for goal modification and treatment termination will be made based on data. The position also involves maintaining accurate records, adhering to agency policies and regulations, seeking clinical advice, mentoring new analysts, and working flexible hours. Agency-specific duties include upholding the agency's mission, vision, and values, collaborating with other programs, maintaining a work calendar, and participating in ongoing training.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field AND at least 2 years of approved experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND at least 4 years of approved experience
Associate's degree AND a minimum of 6 years of approved experience
Approved experience is experience that qualifies the applicant for Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) status in the County Children’s Mental Health System of Care.
Graduate education may be substituted for the experience on a year for year basis

Nice To Haves

Spanish Speaking Preferred

Responsibilities

Writes clear, accurate, and timely progress notes consistent with each contact/visit
Participates in the development of individualized family plans with other members of the TBS team
Attends weekly staff meetings, consultation, and case management meetings as scheduled
Accountable for individual time management
Develops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community programs
Utilizes resources to utilize behavior interventions and strategies
Forms positive, constructive relationships with children and their families
Identifies strengths, skills, and positive qualities in children and families
Identifies temporary and sustainable resources and services within family and community environments
Observes and evaluates behavior, then completes a Functional Behavioral Analysis
Utilizes the Functional Behavioral Analysis to implement change programming
Records behavioral data to ensure accurate tracking of target behavior change
Makes recommendations to modify goals as indicated by behavioral data
Makes recommendations for all phases of treatment, including termination of TBS services
Maintains accurate and timely records
Follows all agency policies and procedures
Follows all agency, State and Federal health and safety rules and regulations
Seeks out clinical information and advice as needed, accepts constructive feedback and reasonable recommendations from supervisor
Mentors new TBS Behavioral Analysts
Maintains ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families
Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned