Behavior Analyst

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Organization

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

Job Summary

Provides consultation and coaching to meet the behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of neurodevelopmental diagnoses across residential, community, educational, and health care settings.

Key Responsibilities

*Conducts assessments to understand behavioral health needs, environmental and contextual variables to establish individualized goals and plans for improving outcomes.

*Provides coaching and consultation to teachers, caregivers, and other providers (e. g., Direct Support Professionals, Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, and paraeducators) in conducting assessments, developing plans, implementing interventions, assessing progress, and fading supports to achieve desirable outcomes and improve practices.

*Participates in the development and implementation of novel behavior analytic programming.

*Develops and leads professional development, including creation of educational materials, toolkits, webinars, and other resources and material.

Technical Capabilities

Behavior Analyst Treatment Implementation (Intermediate)

• Consultation and coaching that is specific to a person supported
• Analysis of data and presentation of data in a manner that is accessible to non-ABA providers

*Interdisciplinary collaboration with related service providers

• Problem identification and goal-setting-Demonstrates flexibility within service line scope to articulate a need for the person supported and measurable goals within the scope of the funding requirements.
• Develops and documents person-centered short-and long-term goals that are functional and measureable.
• Identifies the need for and referral to other services, as needed.
• Contributes to the design and implementation of a comprehensive and individualized assessment process.
• Assisting in the selection of evidence-based practices and providing necessary individualization to match the unique needs of the person supported.
• Demonstrates experience and fluency with behavior analytic skills necessary for clinical application across settings such as improving or creating plans, ensuring that interventions are accurately and consistently implemented, and maintaining data-focused methods for monitoring progress and clinical outcomes.

Provider and Caregiver Education (Intermediate)

• Demonstrates proficiency in communicating rationale, recommended actions, formal guidance, and norms of best practice related to needs or an individual person supported, groups of individuals with similar behavioral health needs, and for the general population of individuals with I/DD needing support with behavior health.

*Shows expertise in providing technical assistance and training related to topics such as:

• Coaching and supporting implementation of all components of plans related to improving behavioral health outcomes ( e. g., Behavior Support Plan, Behavior Intervention Plan, Safety/Crisis Plan)
• Monitoring and improving implementation, fidelity and individual outcomes through data collection, analysis, and ongoing evaluation
• Can provide education within a variety of formats, including professional development, coaching, and consultation grounded in ABA to individuals and teams of parents, community providers, and educators, tailoring presentation to audience needs.
• Considers the diverse needs of learners and develops appropriate levels of instruction and engagement.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.

Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications

Responsibilities:

Certifications

Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level

3 years

Education

Master's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.