The Anna Shaw Childrens Institute (ASCI) is a developmental behavioral practice and an affiliate of Hamilton Healthcare System, Inc. (HHCS). ASCI was created as a responsive entity to meet the medical and psychiatric pediatric care services needs for children with developmental delays and/or the behavioral issues related to those delays within Dalton, Georgia and the surrounding region. Additionally, the ASCI will provide Physical, Occupational, Speech and Feeding therapy services to the same pediatric population. Behavior analyst will assess children or adolescents with behavioral challenges, evaluate environmental influence on behavior and implement plans to correct challenging behaviors. Working in the area of applied behavior analysis to facilitate changes in behavior, the BCBA may work in the ASCI, in the childs home or another location where they assist in the treatment of various mental health issues, particularly autism, brain injuries, and developmental delays. Behavior analysts will monitor the progress of individuals under their care and collaborate with family members or other care providers to determine how to best address long-term individual care goals. Additionally, the BCBA will work closely with the ASCI Medical Director and under clinical supervision of ASCI Lead Psychologist to help manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute conditions by providing individual and family therapy and education to promote safety, understanding and good mental health. He/she will participate as an active treatment team member, demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the life cycle and demonstrate an understanding reflective of the patients current status, age (chronological and functional), diagnosis and specific needs when devising and implementing treatment. The BCBA will also work with families to modify behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development.