Behavior Data Specialist I (NBU Outpatient)

Kennedy Krieger Institute • Columbia, MD

6d

About The Position

The Behavior Data Specialist will organize and maintain data collection and statistical analysis systems for the program; assist with behavioral assessments and program implementation; assist with research activities and staff/parent training; assume Clinical Specialist I duties in the temporary absence of such staff.
$2,500 Hiring Incentive

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education or allied discipline is required.
• Special exception to this requirement may be given under narrow circumstances in which a candidate has very specific and significant training, experience and knowledge of applied behavioral analysis and implementing behavioral protocols with pediatric patients.
• Previous experience in the implementation of behavioral assessment/treatment programs with the developmentally disabled population is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record data based on observable patient behavior.
• Assist primary therapist in maintaining up-to-date graphs, summarizing and calculating data.
• Actively participate in the implementation of baseline, treatment, parent training and generalization sessions.
• Assist primary therapist in the preparation and clean-up of session-related activities (preparing patient, room, computers, recording equipment, etc.).
• Assist with case-related duties such as protocol dissemination, protocol reviews, and staff/parent training.
• Utilize safe and appropriate handling, management and guidance procedures when transporting or working with patients.
• Provide direct patient care following the prescribed behavioral protocols.
• Assume primary therapist responsibilities in the temporary absence of the primary therapist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees