Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Corpus Christi, TX

5d•$6,535 - $8,305•Onsite

About The Position

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst provides senior-level behavior analysis services, consultation, and technical assistance to individuals with cognitive, developmental, physical, and health-related needs. The role operates under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment, and provides supervision to behavioral health staff in applied behavior analysis. The position is based at the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center, which serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The Behavior Analyst conducts observations and functional assessments and supports service delivery through behavior support plans, restraint reduction, skill acquisition planning, and analysis of psychotropic medication effects. The role 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 serves on work groups and committees, potentially chairing the Behavior Support Plan Peer Review Committee. Work schedules may vary as requested or needed, including overtime, extended hours, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and on-call duty. The position requires a master’s degree from an accredited university in behavior analysis, education, psychology, or a related discipline, and certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst or Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA®), with eligibility for Texas Behavior Analyst licensure. Texas licensure is preferred. Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred. Applicants must meet facility screening and work-eligibility requirements, including background and registry checks and a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Master’s degree 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®).
Must be eligible to be licensed as a Behavior Analyst in Texas.
Ability to conduct comprehensive functional behavior assessments and functional (analogue) behavior analysis and develop behavior support plans.
Knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and in 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 the data.
Ability to train staff in programming and related behavioral areas and professionally supervise behavioral and programming staff.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and use 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, federal regulations, and departmental and agency policies related to behavioral services.
Advanced writing skills for technical reports, grants, research proposals, and other relevant documents.
Leadership skills in motivating staff and implementing changes effectively.
Knowledge and skills using personal computers and relevant software.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and required registry checks.
Must be at least 18 years old for employment at a state-operated facility.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in work hours, overtime, and extended hours may be required.
Must comply with random drug testing applicable to State Supported Living Center employees.
Males aged 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Must provide I-9 documentation on the first day of work.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess behavior needs, determine the function of challenging behavior, and develop behavior plans.
Provide consultation and technical assistance on behalf of residents, including comprehensive functional behavior assessments and oral and written assessment reports.
Develop or assist in developing behavior support plans.
Provide training and clinical consultation to behavioral health staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other staff to support effective behavior interventions and program implementation.
Supervise behavioral health staff in applied behavior analysis and provide professional supervision to behavioral and programming staff.
Evaluate the consistent development and implementation of behavior support plans through 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.
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, departmental and agency policies, and develop systems and procedures to meet applicable standards.
Serve on work groups and committees and may chair the Behavior Support Plan Peer Review Committee.
Participate in mandatory training and support agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities as assigned.
Attend work regularly, fulfill shift or on-call requirements as assigned, and perform other duties as assigned.