The Behavioral Analyst is responsible for writing accurate progress notes, participating in the development of individualized family plans, and utilizing resources to implement behavior interventions and strategies. Key duties also involve observing and evaluating behavior, completing Functional Behavioral Analyses, recording data, and making recommendations for treatment modification or termination.
Requirements summary
Candidates must meet specific educational and experience criteria, such as a Master's degree with 2 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 6 years of approved experience, where graduate education can substitute experience year-for-year. Spanish speaking is preferred, and all experience must qualify for Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist status.
Master's degree in a related field AND at least 2 years of approved experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND at least 4 years of approved experience
OR
Associate's degree AND a minimum of 6 years of approved experience
Spanish Speaking Preferred
*Approved experience is experience that qualifies the applicant for Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) status in the County Children’s Mental Health System of Care. Graduate education may be substituted for the experience on a year for year basis
Essential job functions
Position Specific
Writes clear, accurate, and timely progress notes consistent with each contact/visit
Participates in the development of individualized family plans with other members of the TBS team
Attends weekly staff meetings, consultation, and case management meetings as scheduled
Accountable for individual time management
Develops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community programs
Utilizes resources to utilize behavior interventions and strategies
Forms positive, constructive relationships with children and their families
Identifies strengths, skills, and positive qualities in children and families
Identifies temporary and sustainable resources and services within family and community environments
Observes and evaluates behavior, then completes a Functional Behavioral Analysis
Utilizes the Functional Behavioral Analysis to implement change programming
Records behavioral data to ensure accurate tracking of target behavior change
Makes recommendations to modify goals as indicated by behavioral data
Makes recommendations for all phases of treatment, including termination of TBS services
Maintains accurate and timely records
Follows all agency policies and procedures
Follows all agency, State and Federal health and safety rules and regulations
Seeks out clinical information and advice as needed, accepts constructive feedback and reasonable recommendations from supervisor
Mentors new TBS Behavioral Analysts
Maintains ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families
Agency Specific
Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned
Employment At-Will Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason.
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Compensation This position may be filled at any level listed in this posting. Level determination is based on the role’s minimum qualifications and the candidate’s directly relevant experience and scope of responsibility.
The posted salary bands represent the full pay range for each role and reflect opportunities for compensation growth over time. The typical hiring ranges reflect where we reasonably expect to make offers to new hires based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Level I • Typical hiring range
$28.00 – $33.00 per hour
Full salary band: $28.00 – $40.00 per hour
Level II • Typical hiring range
$70,720 – $82,000 per year
Full salary band: $70,720 – $90,000 per year
Compensation offers are made through our established compensation framework to promote fairness, consistency, and internal equity.
