Behavioral Analyst

Behavioral Analyst

Full Time

Salary varies based on education, experience & preferred Certification/s

Main Office Location: Somerset, NJ 08873

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

REM NJ is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve.  Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission.

SUMMARY

Develops behavioral plans, provides behavioral therapy, and other therapeutic services to program participants.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: 

• Directs program participant contact in effecting behavioral change, primarily in the area of activities of daily living, behavior management and social skills.
• Works with supervisors and direct staff in the development, implementation, maintenance, and generalization of behavioral change. Maintains the use of least restrictive treatment guidelines in the implementation of Behavioral Techniques.
• Provides Behavioral Therapy and Active Treatment programming in the residence job site, and within the community on an individual or group basis. Submits weekly logs indicating objectives, strategies, and results obtained. This includes maintaining and submitting billing on a weekly bases.
• Consults with staff, insurance providers, lawyers, service providers post-discharge, and family on treatment recommendations and progress. Participates in family education and therapy as needed
• Participates in treatment planning with the trans-disciplinary team and attends pre-admission meetings as requested. Serves as a member on the rehabilitation team.
• Ensures evaluation, progress, and discharge reports on each program participant are provided in a timely manner. Completes daily billing summaries on a timely basis.
• Assists in coordination of behavioral programming within all living settings, community settings, and vocational sites as necessary. This includes engaging in and maintaining communication between these services and all planning team providers.
• Consults with and/or trains staff in behavioral techniques. Oversees work and trains BIT intern and practicum students.
• Ensures adherence to accreditation standards and ethics of confidentiality.
• Participates in Behavioral Research Projects with the facility and Crisis Intervention program
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job: 

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in applied behavioral analysis, psychology, special education, social work, public health counseling, or a similar degree

• Master's Degree  in applied behavioral analysis, psychology, special education, social work, public health counseling, or a similar degree
• One year experience working with special populations in crisis intervention, staff training and assessment and plan development.
• Training experience (caregiver, staff, and/or crisis management)

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Board Certification preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Prefer to have experience with excel

Other Requirements:

• Travel as needed, work out of office, group homes, and day programs depending.

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility and Range of Motion: Must be able to perform a full range of body motions, including frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling to interact with clients in group homes or day programs.
• Physical Crisis Management: Must have the physical strength and stamina to train staff in and implement "Personal Control Techniques," which may include manual disengagements and non-contact defensive techniques to avoid injury from aggression.
• Active Intervention: Ability to move quickly to pace with clients and intervene during intense problem behaviors, which may require transporting or physically supporting individuals for safety purposes.
• Lifting and Carrying: Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Stamina for Diverse Environments: Capability to maintain high energy and alertness during sessions in varied settings, ranging from quiet office environments to active, potentially loud group homes and day programs.

Why Join Us?

• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available. 
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match. 
• Paid time off and holiday pay. 
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers. 
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. 

Come join our amazing team of committed and caring professionals. Apply Today!