Behavior Analyst

SUMMARY The Behavior Analyst reports to the Chief Psychologist/Senior Psychologist of the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Inpatient Program and supports the treatment team in the assessment of patients’ problematic behaviors, development and implementation of behavior plans, education and support for direct care staff regarding behavior plan procedures, maintenance of relevant clinical data, and consultation with clinical team members and parents or caregivers regarding patients’ behavioral profiles and behavior practices. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in all interactions. Employees also demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. RESPONSIBILITIES Perform functional behavioral assessments using evidence‑based tools to identify and address targeted behaviors. Use direct measures (A‑B‑C model, rating scales) and indirect measures (caregiver interviews) to assess the function of targeted behaviors and develop behavior plans. Coordinate patients’ behavioral assessments and treatment protocols. Analyze patients’ behavioral profiles, convey findings to direct care staff, and model, train, and teach implementation of behavioral intervention procedures. Consult with clinical team members and parents or caregivers regarding patients’ behavioral profiles and effective practices. Maintain relevant behavioral data, provide additional data analysis such as graphing as requested, and report findings at treatment team meetings. Oversee the purchasing and distribution of support materials used in interventions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis or a related field. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or pending certification, with evidence of certification within the first year of employment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong verbal and written communication skills. EXPERIENCE Minimum two years’ experience working with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities (autism and intellectual disability) and associated behavioral and psychiatric challenges. Preference for experience in a mental health setting. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Works in a normal office environment with daily contact to patients treated within an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting. INDEPENDENT ACTION Performs independently within Program policies and practices. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Supervises behavioral intervention implementation for all patients; does not directly supervise any other staff. PAY RANGE 64,480.00–106,412.80 EEO STATEMENT Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. LOCATION Bradley Hospital – 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, East Providence, Rhode Island 02915 WORK TYPE Monday – Friday WORK SHIFT Day DAILY HOURS 8 hours DRIVING REQUIRED No #J-18808-Ljbffr