Senior Behavior Analyst

Recruitment #040915-MDDH02-351100

Summary Statement

The incumbent in this position will oversee the psychological/psychiatric care of individuals assigned to their caseload. Responsibilities include: completing assessments to determine the need and funding levels for clinical behavioral services, developing behavioral and mental health support plans, completing Medicaid and Division required paperwork and billing Medicaid for services as appropriate.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Oversees and participates in the conduct of evaluations and assessments of client functioning, and prepares and implements behavioral support strategies and plans as a result of direct client observation, evaluation/assessment results and a review of reports prepared by professional and direct care personnel.
     
  • Serves as consultant in the development and implementation of appropriate treatment plans for the individual client. Provides workshops and training to direct care, paraprofessional and professional staff in the methods and techniques of implementing behavioral support strategies and plans.
     
  • Administers, scores and reports on evaluation and assessment of client functioning.
     
  • Reviews treatment plans for clients in community-based facilities to ensure quality of care. Develops and implements changes in treatment plans to correct deficiencies and monitors on-going application of treatment plans.
     
  • Serves on various committees and working groups reviewing client progress and/or studying issues and programs.
     
  • Interacts and supports the work of other professionals including but not limited to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Psychological Assistants.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Senior Behavior Analyst
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
  2. Three years experience in developing functional assessment plans by assessing behavioral needs and determining behavioral objectives.
  3. Three years experience in evaluating and assessing client functioning using a variety of formal tests and survey tools.
  4. Three years experience in making recommendations as part of a clients service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
  5. Three years experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
  6. Six months experience in staff training.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.