What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Analyst position at Nemours?
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst ("BCBA") is an integral member of the interdisciplinary clinical team, providing support to patients with unique developmental and/or behavioral needs by designing and conducting treatment plans based on functional behavior assessments. Their role focuses on helping patients adapt to and manage their medical care within the hospital environment. The Behavior Analyst trains and coaches staff, families and caregivers on the implementation of behavioral strategies as part of a comprehensive, neurodiversity-affirming plan. They coordinate care in conjunction with the Psychiatry Consult and Liaison Team and collaborates effectively with other disciplines. The BCBA brings demonstrated expertise in the principles and practice of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), in alignment with the current BACB Task List and the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.
Essential Functions
1. Conduct a range of behavioral assessments (i.e. functional behavior assessments, including functional analyses as needed, treatment assessments) and adapt them to the hospital environment.
2. Develop function-based behavior support plans in the hospital setting by recommending and implementing function-based strategies to address behavioral concerns.
3. Provide training and coaching for staff, caregivers, and other treatment team members on behaviorally-based treatment strategies throughout the hospital stay and in support of a successful discharge.
4. Monitor fidelity of staff-implemented behavior support plans.
5. Develop treatment plans that support emotionally and physically safe care for patients and associates.
6. Provide clinical supervision and oversight to Registered Behavior Technicians, inclusive of competency assessment and performance feedback and reviews.
7. Disseminate and facilitate the use of tools from the Autism Friendly Hospital Initiative (e.g., web-based trainings, adaptive care plans, sensory toolkits, etc.).
8. Document in EPIC progress notes and reports in a clear, concise, efficient manner.
9. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and any other meetings required.
10. Coordinate care with Psychiatry Consult and Liaison Team and collaborate with other disciplines (e.g., Nursing, Psychology).
Requirements
Master's Degree
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification issued from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
8-hour supervision training, approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Must have a minimum of three (3) years working as a BCBA or in a relevant field
About Us
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children's and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org .