Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Brenham, TX

11d•$6,535 - $8,305•Onsite

About The Position

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst provides senior-level behavior analysis services, consultation, and technical assistance to residents with cognitive, developmental, physical, and health-related needs at Brenham State Supported Living Center. The role works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment, and provides supervision to behavioral health staff in applied behavior analysis. Services include conducting observations and functional assessments, developing behavior support plans, supporting skill acquisition and restraint reduction, and analyzing the effects of psychotropic medication. The position also trains staff in positive and effective approaches to preventing and addressing challenging behaviors and evaluates whether behavior support plans are developed and implemented consistently. The analyst maintains knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies; develops systems and procedures to meet requirements; and participates in work groups and committees, potentially chairing the Behavior Support Plan Peer Review Committee. The position is based at Brenham State Supported Living Center, a campus-based facility serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. It is full-time, exempt, and not eligible for telework. Travel may be up to 5%. Work hours may vary and may include rotating or extended shifts, overtime, on-call duty, weekends, holidays, or alternate shift and location assignments for disaster response or continuity-of-operations needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited university, conferred in behavior analysis, education, psychology, or a related discipline.
Must be a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or a certified Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA®), and eligible for licensure as a Behavior Analyst in Texas.
Ability to conduct comprehensive functional behavior assessments and functional (analogue) behavior analyses and develop behavior support plans.
Knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and behavior support plan development, implementation, and evaluation.
Knowledge of medications used to assist with behavior management and systems for tracking treatment effectiveness.
Ability to evaluate behavioral and program data and make clinical recommendations based on those data.
Ability to train staff in programming and related behavioral areas.
Ability to professionally supervise behavioral and programming staff.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Knowledge and experience administering behavioral services to people with intellectual disabilities, including skill acquisition training, peer-to-peer aggression, restraint reduction, and trauma-informed approaches.
Knowledge of the etiology and characteristics of developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and agency policies related to behavioral services.
Advanced writing skills for technical reports, grants, research proposals, and related documents.
Leadership skills to motivate staff and implement changes effectively.
Knowledge and skills using personal computers and relevant software.
Must pass fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug, and specified registry checks; state-operated facility applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in work hours, overtime, or extended hours may be required.
Males aged 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Employees are subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Licensure as a Behavior Analyst through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is preferred.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess residents’ behavior needs, determine the function of challenging behavior, and develop behavior plans.
Conduct comprehensive functional behavior assessments and functional (analogue) behavior analyses; prepare oral and written assessment reports and develop or assist with behavior support plans.
Provide consultation and technical assistance on behalf of residents regarding behavior analysis services.
Train and provide clinical consultation to behavioral health staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other staff to support effective interventions and program implementation.
Supervise behavioral health and programming staff.
Evaluate behavior support plan development and implementation through personal observation, resident and staff interviews, and documentation review.
Analyze trends and patterns in problem behaviors, restrictive and emergency procedures, and treatment results.
Participate in behavioral health services related to skill acquisition and reducing peer-to-peer aggression, restraints, and traumatic stress.
Participate in mandatory training covering HHS policies and procedures, HIPAA, applicable rules and regulations, ICF-IID requirements, and the SSLC Department of Justice Settlement Agreement.
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, departmental and agency policies, and develop systems and procedures to meet relevant standards.
Serve on work groups and committees and may chair the Behavior Support Plan Peer Review Committee.
Attend work regularly, perform other assigned duties, and participate in disaster response, recovery, or continuity-of-operations activities as needed.