Behavior Analyst

Lander, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6757 - 7508

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position provides psychological services to residents of the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander including individuals who have intellectual disabilities acquired brain injury and mental health challenges. It serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.

WLRC currently serves Wyoming residents in an Intermediate Care Facility and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility as well - the first of its kind in the nation. WLRC is truly an extraordinary place with a rich history and a bright future!

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Human Resource Contact: Tammy / /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

Provide annual behavior assessments (functional and adaptive testing and behavioral analysis for caseload).
Develop and implement behavioral support plans for caseload. Make revisions as necessary for resident needs.
In-service staff on programs collect interpret and document data on the effectiveness and appropriateness of programs.
Attend a variety of meetings and committees including IDTs Behavioral Medication Review Committee Behavior Program Review Committee Human Rights Committee and team meetings.
Develop reports with data for these meetings.
Interact with other professional disciplines and staff to ensure resident psychological needs are appropriately recognized and addressed.
Participate in debriefings with staff when complex interventions are used with residents.
Review positive behavior support plans for input and revisions.
Complete daily rounds for caseload.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to applicants who possess or are pursuing BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the applied behavioral analyst philosophy aims and goals of mental health counseling and psychological/behavioral disorders and the ability to apply this knowledge in developing successful programs and interventions for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges.
Ability to train staff in a variety of behavior support plans and techniques.
Ability to work with residents and staff in a crisis mode de-escalate the situation and prevent a future crisis.
Ability to administer psycho-social evaluations and collect and analyze data.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing at an excellent level.
Ability to use a computer and applicable software applications.
Knowledge of applied behavioral analyst intervention techniques or approaches in group and individual settings.
Knowledge of psychological/behavioral disorders.
Knowledge of various assessment and evaluation tools.
Ability to work with and around WLRC residents including those who may display challenging behaviors.
Knowledge of professional ethics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Masters Degree or higher

Experience:
One (1) year of progressive work experience (typically in Psychology)

Certificates Licenses Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Behavior Analyst in the State of Wyoming or exempt from licensure pursuant to Wyoming Statute

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to safely move (twisting bending kneeling pushing pulling) position and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities.
Ability to monitor sounds noises locations of residents etc. to assure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns.
Ability to work alone and/or with multiple residents.
Requires skills in crisis management and the ability to intervene during times of resident behavior episodes.

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt
The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
A background check including the taking of fingerprints will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation Department of Family Services and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays a state retirement plan a deferred compensation program and longevity pay.

Supplemental Information

Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Required Experience:

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:This position provides psychological services to residents of the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander including individuals who have intellectual disabilities acquired brain injury and mental health challenges. It serves as a me...