Behavior Analyst, MH - CARES Program

Job Title: Behavior Analyst

Location: FRC At Cranford

Department Name: MH - CARES Program

Req #: 0000214724

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $72,800.00 - $89,440.00

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Behavior Analyst provides BCBA support to clinical staff regarding Behavioral High acuity cases, crisis assessments, interventions and treatment plans.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's Degree

Preferred:

• NJ Licensed Behavioral Analyst

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Essential Functions:

• Reviews intakes when requested by the program director and ensures that staff responds address clients' behavioral intervention needs within the timeframes designated in the state contract
• Provides BCBA Consult on all cases Assigned to CARES staff
• Conducts Behavioral Case management meetings with clinical staff at least once per month to review high acuity caseload and behavioral tools, and discuss strategies for treatment and intervention
• Reviews discharges and ensures that all behavioral needs were addressed and there is justification for closing the case
• Makes certain that there is linkage to appropriate services
• Reviews staff documentation, including assessments, treatment plans and case recording
• Recommends revisions in the case recording for clinical appropriateness and other documentation
• Makes certain that the charts are in order and the necessary forms are completed
• Consult with Trinitas-RWJBH acute inpatient D-Units, DDD case managers and supervisors as needed regarding treatment strategies, discharge plans and emerging problem situations
• Attend IDT meetings when necessary for administrative issues including placement problems
• Assists program director in implementing and monitoring client database and statistical information
• This includes preparing and submitting reports to the state or clinical reports for individual cases
• Orients and trains new staff to the program's mission, goals and methodology
• Ensures that staff is trained in behavioral intervention techniques, clinical service delivery and provide ongoing supervision to ensure compliance
• Maintains direct service caseload
• Assists the program director with reviewing/scheduling/facilitating project ECHO sessions and other direct service functions as needed
• These include assessments, developing treatment plans, off-site intervention, behavioral skills training, clinical case management and crisis intervention
• Collaborates with other hospital programs, community agencies and families on behavioral intervention and treatment planning for clients
• Assists program director in implementing and monitoring client database and statistical information
• This includes preparing and submitting reports to the state or clinical reports for individual cases
• Participates in training programs to agencies and at conferences
• Ensures documentation of interventions for your assigned caseload are completed on the CARE-MIDD electronic medical record system
• Documentation is completed within 2-3 hours of the interventions or at the discretion of the supervisor
• Maintains up to date and complete records of client information
• Uses electronic communication tools e,g, tablets, IPhones in recording information and communication with other team members
• Adheres and ensures that all hospital policies guiding the use of these devices will be followed

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.