Behavioral Health Analyst - Board Certified - BCBA
BJC HealthCare
Application
Details
Posted: 08-Sep-23
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Salary: Open
Categories:
Mental Health/Social Services
Internal Number: 57244
Additional Information About the Role
Shift information: M - F 11:00 a- 7:30 p
Types of clients seen: Patients (adults age 18+) who are admitted IP floors at BJH. Clients who are having behavioral problems on the floor, extended length of stay and possibly IDD/DD (intellectually developmentally delayed/ developmentally delayed) Autism, and Chronic behavioral Dysregulation, and eating disorders.
What is the team dynamic for this department: This person will work with the rest of the team is that is virtual. They will work closely with Barnes Jewish Hospital medical treatment teams, psychiatry teams and Social workers.
Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital campus and a drop-down spot at Barnes Mid-Campus
Ideal Skill Set: BA (Behavioral Analyst) trained and working with adults, can work alone, can develop treatment plans, can use technology and document in an EMR. This position requires a lot of walking and being at the bedside of the patients. Must be able to educate medical staff on how to approach, work, speak, and help the patienta. A lot of coaching is involved with this position
MUST HAVE skills for this position: BCBA certification
Job responsibilities: Working 5 days a week, seeing patients when consulted, completing consult assessments, completing follow-up visits. Compiling a treatment plan and educating staff, as well as working with the patients. Following patients until discharge and attending patient care conferences when scheduled.
Overview
BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst will be responsible for providing services to patients with developmental and/or behavioral difficulties. In this role, the BCBA will collect and analyze data to develop, monitor, and evaluate behavioral treatment plans. The BCBA will also provide consultation and training to families and professionals, as well as collaborate with other professionals to develop effective treatment plans. The BCBA will work collaboratively with the treatment team to address challenging behaviors, identify replacement behaviors resulting in a reduction in workplace violence events.
Responsibilities
Partners with CPI team to help support behavioral escalations, as appropriate.
Conduct functional assessments to identify the antecedents, behaviors and consequences of behavior.
Develop behavior intervention plans, including strategies for teaching new skills.
Provide consultation to families, caregivers and other professionals.
Collect and analyze data as directed.
BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Master's Degree
- Psychology/related
Experience
2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications
Board Cert. Beh. Analyst
Preferred Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
5-10 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $5.5 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community healt...h programs and regional economic development.
BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.