Behavioral Analyst

Behavioral Analyst DCS behavioral analyst positions are organized by region. Please ensure you clear these locations with your candidates. Flexibility preferred for the following shifts: 1st shift = 7:00 am to 3:30 pm 2nd shift = 3:00 pm to 11:30 am 3rd shift= 11:00 pm to 7:30 am Location: Northwest ** Please ensure your candidate can commute to these locations** Northwest - Cross Point Dream Center - 229 Henslee Dr, Dickson, TN 37055 Northwest - Grace House - private residence - 400 Cates Rd, Paris TN 38242 Counties: Dickson County Henry County Bachelor's degree in mental health or related field required; BSW or MSW preferred This position will be expected to work with youth to employ coping skills and teach youth techniques to calm and/or de-escalate behaviors. Engage with youth on one-on-one basis to identify strengths and needs as well as identify triggers that tend to escalate youth's behaviors. Specialist will work with youth to develop a behavior management plan they can implement independently or with prompting from Specialist or staff. Identify maladaptive behaviors and teach youth skills to promote adaptive, pro-social behaviors. Specialist will observe behaviors of youth and intervene when initial signs of escalation are identified in order to avoid intense reaction. Specialist will assist youth in utilizing identified strategies to return to a calm and regulated state. Specialist will utilize de-escalation skills when youth becomes agitated and aggressive to defuse the situation. If youth continues to escalate, Specialist will alert on-site security guard to intervene. Background verification Minimum verification requirements - DCS medical positions require fingerprinting. Please see the instructions listed on the Dashboard Files under "Identogo Fingerprinting Coupon Codes for TN DCS" Covendis can facilitate a Q&A session between a designated hiring manager and interested suppliers. Check the box if you would like to be contacted about hosting a Q&A session.