Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (Santa Rosa)

ABOUT US:

Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, SRBHH was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. Conveniently located in the North Bay, this hospital consists of 144 acute psychiatric inpatient beds.

Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care.

Conveniently located in the North Bay, SRBHH serves adolescents and adults. We treat both mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

POSITION TITLE: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

PAY RANGE: $55.00-$69.44 Per Hour

REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The BCBA assumes the responsibility for supporting the clinical team in the development of behavior plans, behavioral analysis of selected target behaviors, education of staff in plan procedures, supervising RBTs, facilitating skill acquisition groups, supporting the family/caregiver with behavioral training, providing appropriate referrals and resources for aftercare support post discharge. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g. bloodborne pathogen exposures)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enhances the delivery of effective and measurable behavioral treatment to patients.
• Maintains and improves clinical data feedback loops between direct care staff and the clinical staff.
• Data collection forms, procedures, monitoring and analysis.
• May delegate certain data entry functions as needed, but remains responsible for the integrity of all program behavioral data.
• Assists in the development of behavioral assessment and behavioral treatment protocols under the guidance of the DSS.
• Performs formal behavioral analysis procedures for selected target behaviors.
• Coordinates behavioral assessment and treatment protocols for selected patients.
• Models and teaches behavioral plans to staff, families, and caregivers.
• Prepares and maintains data collection sheets, other clinical data forms, graphing and data analysis for patients.
• Documents services provided using electronic medical record system.
• Supports the family/caregiver through scheduling sessions and facilitating effective training of family/caregivers.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Facilitates groups towards skill acquisition, including social skills, ADL support, behavior modification, sensory regulation, etc.
• Participates in weekly meetings with Director of Social Services to provide program updates.
• Support with facilitating monthly all-staff meetings to ensure staff and program adherence to policy, procedure, and regulations with Director of Social Services.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.
• No non-billable hours.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
• Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board-Certified Analyst required
• Minimum one (1) year experience in the provision of behavioral analysis and behavior analytic treatment
• Verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program as approved by the CNO.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required, or obtained within initial orientation period. 
• Three years of behavioral health experience working with adolescents with a strong background in developing and implementing clinical programming, preferably in an inpatient setting.

Skills and Abilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all time
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgment, problem solving